Nation’s field grades begin annual fiscal year migration away from food

A new life cycle has begun.

THE PENTAGON — As the air cools and the first leaves drop, the Army’s field grades begin their annual migration away from buffets and towards the goal of making height/weight in time for the Oct. 1 start of the fiscal year.

“We call it a reverse hibernation,” said Army wildlife specialist Dr. Steve Erwin. “Bears might fatten up for the winter in preparat…