Military

The U.S. Army is expected to discharge as many as 15,000 soldiers by Sept. 30 for failing to meet standards, including physical fitness and weight control requirements....More

More soldiers are being dismissed because they are not meeting the U.S. Army’s fitness standards, according to an article in The Washington Post....More

The Club Industry conference and trade show’s move from McCormick Place in Chicago to the Las Vegas Convention Center was the topic of much conversation during the Oct. 10-12 show. Concluding its 27th year, the show’s change in location helped attract more West Coast attendees along with its Midwest and East Coast audience. Next year, the show will return to McCormick Place in Chicago, Oct. 23-25....More

The U.S. Army, which was scheduled to implement a new physical fitness test next month, is putting those plans on hold as it conducts further study....More

Wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans from the Army, Marines, Air Force, Navy, Coast Guard and Special Operations Command are heading outside military recreation centers to reach their physical goals this week as they compete in the third annual Warrior Games, hosted by the U.S. Olympic Committee....More