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The Hydroponic Garden Experiment

By CW3 Taj Keeler, U.S. Army, Quartermaster

The article "The Hydroponic Garden Experiment" discusses a 29-day initiative by the 166TH RSG Field Feeding Detachments and the Army's Go 4 Green program to implement hydroponic gardening in military operations at Fort McCoy, WI. The experiment aimed to provide a continuous supply of fresh vegetables and herbs for soldiers during Large-Scale Combat Operations while enhancing nutrition, morale, and mental well-being.

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A promotional graphic for a military article titled Transforming the Traditional Guard Routine by CW3 Kathlynn Varshine of the U.S. Army National Guard, Aviation. The background features a blurred seal of the National Guard, while the right side displays a readable excerpt of the article in document form. The article was published on July 1, 2024, in the July–September edition of Strength in Knowledge.
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Transforming the Traditional Guard Routine

The article discusses the benefits of shifting the National Guard duty schedule to one week every three months instead of traditional weekend drills. Currently, weekend drills are inefficient, leading to fragmented training, administrative burdens, and reduced training effectiveness. A quarterly schedule allows for comprehensive, uninterrupted training, improving operational readiness and skills development.

By CW3 Kathlynn Varshine, U.S. Army National Guard, Aviation

The image shows an emblem or logo for The Warrant Officer Journal. The design features a black eagle with spread wings centered within a circular gold border. The eagle is flanked by laurel wreaths on both sides, symbolizing achievement and honor. The top of the circular border contains the text ARTICLE OF INTEREST while the bottom reads STRENGTH IN KNOWLEDGE: THE WARRANT OFFICER JOURNAL. This appears to be an official insignia or masthead for a publication dedicated to U.S. Army Warrant Officers, combining traditional military symbolism (the eagle and laurel wreaths) with text identifying its purpose as a professional journal for this specific military rank category.
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Trimming the Fat

This article examines how excessive mandatory training, redundant inspections, and administrative requirements in the U.S. Army waste valuable time that could be used for combat readiness. The author proposes strategic recommendations to reduce non-essential tasks and better align Army priorities with current operational threats.

By CW4 Danielle J. Watkins, U.S. Army National Guard

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Progress on the Evolution of the Warrant Officer Education System and an Uncertain Future

This article examines the evolution of the Army Warrant Officer Education System, detailing recent modernization efforts in the Warrant Officer Candidate Course curriculum and discussing concerns about Aviation branch's separation from common core Professional Military Education, including potential impacts on cohort development and educational effectiveness.

By Dr. Leonard S. Momeny, Ed.D., CW5 (Ret), U.S. Army, Aviation

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[Argument For] Constructive or Equivalent Credit for Warrant Officer Professional Military Education

This article advocates for expanding constructive credit options for warrant officers' Professional Military Education. The author argues that recognizing civilian education and operational experience would align with Army modernization strategies, increase training flexibility, optimize resources, and motivate warrant officers to pursue diverse assignments while developing critical leadership skills.

ByCW3 Meirong W. Magee, Adjutant General’s Corps

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