Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling Archive

  • Soldier Athlete Initiative

    Share Over the last decade, the Army has seen a decrease in overall fitness of Soldiers entering initial training. To counter societal changes, the Soldier Athlete Initiative is focused on training these Soldiers in a physically holistic way. The initiative emphasizes physical readiness, performance nutrition, and...

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  • Initial Military Training: building future leaders

    Initial Military Training: building future leaders

    Share If you’re outside of the military, it’s hard to grasp the importance of training in military life. To turn young men and women into war-ready professionals is a serious process, involving significant expediture of time and money. It’s an investment that buildsĀ our Army, and makes...

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