Archives for November 2012

Transcom Addresses Concerns of Afghanistan Redeployment Challenges

By Donna Miles American Forces Press Service SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill., Nov. 29, 2012 – After redeploying 33,000 surge forces and their equipment from Afghanistan nine days ahead of the presidentially mandated deadline, U.S. Transportation Command is assessing the lessons learned to improve its processes for ongoing drawdown operations. Air Force Col. Rob Brisson, … [Read more...]

Scholarships for 2013 Opens Up for Military Children to Apply

by Tammy Reed Defense Commissary Agency 11/30/2012 - FORT LEE, Va. (AFNS) -- In 2012, the Scholarships for Military Children Program celebrated a major milestone as it reached more than $10 million in scholarships awarded to 6,742 students from around the globe. Applications for the 2013 Scholarships for Military Children Program will be available starting Dec. 3 at … [Read more...]

How to Send a Care Package Overseas

Whether you have a loved one, family member or are just looking to brighten someone’s day, sending a care package overseas to a deserving servicemember is a great idea this holiday season. In order to do this, you must follow a few guidelines. First, you have to take into account that different countries have different restrictions on what can and cannot be sent. So, … [Read more...]

Camp Pendleton Hosts “Buddy Bowl” Charity Football Game

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- Football fans passed, ran and scored to raise money for service members and first responders in the local community here during the Buddy Bowl Nov. 24. More than 300 service members and civilians gathered at the flag-football tournament, which raised more than $19,000 in donations for charities who promote active lifestyles for wounded veterans and … [Read more...]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial “Wall” Breaks Ground to Honor Those of Past and Future

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28, 2012 – Today broke ground for the new education center at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial “Wall” that will be a place to honor and join the past to the future. By telling the stories of service members whose names are inscribed on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for their country will not be forgotten, … [Read more...]

Aviation Center Expands Upon Black Hawk Aircrew Trainer Technology

DECEMBER 7, 2018, Redstone Arsenal, AL – Three years after the first prototype for the Black Hawk aircrew trainer was set up and implemented as a training aid at Fort Bliss, Texas, that technology has been enhanced. A team from System Simulation, Software and Integration Directorate, U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command Aviation & […]

ACFT Ensures Soldiers Are Lethal, Physically Conditioned For Multi-Domain Operations

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018 – The Army’s most important weapons system is the Soldier. To overmatch the enemy in multi-domain operations, Soldiers must demonstrate physical fitness levels required for combat. The Army Combat Fitness Test ensures that Soldiers are physically conditioned for that fight. The ACFT will improve lethality, transform the Army’s physical fitness culture, reduce […]

How TAP Helps Transitioning Service Members Navigate the Intricacies of Higher Education

NOVEMBER 20, 2018 – Navigating the intricacies of higher education can be a challenge – and transitioning service members and veterans have many obstacles to traverse to achieve success – but there is help available. Melinda Manyx, curriculum program manager, Department of Defense (DoD), Transition to Veterans Program Office (TVPO), spoke to conference attendees at […]

How TAP Helps Transitioning Service Members Navigate the Intricacies of Higher Education

DOD Budget Explained

NOVEMBER 27, 2018 – Team Mildenhall has been home to many upgrades over the last few years, from technological upgrades like a 3-D printer to updated building construction and renovated security throughout the entire base. How does RAF Mildenhall get these upgrades, and who decides how the money is spent? “The budget is the deciding […]