U.S. Soldiers practice combative techniques during a field-training exercise on Fort Bragg, N.C., Sept. 30, 2025. Combative skills is a vital skillset that teaches soldiers confidence, resilience and lethality in close-quarters combat. (U.S. Army b-roll package by Sgt. Alexcia Rupert)
Being a single parent in the Army means navigating a demanding dual role as a soldier and caregiver. Balancing military duties with parental responsibilities requires emotional resilience, adaptability, and a reliable support system. Despite the inherent challenges, single parents in the military often find unexpected rewards through community support and personal growth.
On April 25, 2025 the XVIII Airborne Corps Headquarters Battalion held a special physical training (PT) event to raise awareness for the Army’s Sexual Harassment/Assualt Response and Prevention (SHARP) program in honor of Sexual Assualt Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAPM). The event aimed at bringing together Soldiers across all ranks to help bring awareness to the Army’s SHARP program while building camaraderie within the battalion.
