VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., December 31, 2013 (NNS) - Unlocking your Non-Resident Training Course (NRTC) online account just got a little easier. NRTC accounts that were inactive for longer then 30 days were locked as a result of network security measures ordered by the Defense Department and U.S. Fleet Cyber Command, which took effect late summer 2013. Because of the large … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2013
Workshops Prepare Marines, Sailors, Families for Deployment
Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, December 31, 2013 - CHERRY POINT, N.C. - Whether for the first time or after several deployments, leaving home and family always comes with heightened levels of stress and responsibility for the Marine leaving and the family left at home. Deployments can be exciting and scary all at the same time. Each rotation brings challenges and … [Read more...]
‘We Care’ Suicide Prevention Campaign Supports Reservists
FORT BRAGG, N.C. (December 31, 2013) - In the first eight weeks of 2013, the Army Reserve suffered the loss of 11 Soldiers from its ranks. Not from combat deaths but from suicide. While there are no black or white answers as to why Soldiers, family members, or Army civilians take their own lives, Army Reserve leaders are focusing on celebrating life while encouraging and … [Read more...]
2014 Air Force Marathon Registration Begins
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio, December 31, 2013 (AFNS) - Registration for the 2014 Air Force Marathon will open at midnight EST on Jan. 1 with special New Year's Resolution discounts. Participants who register on Jan. 1 will save $10 off the full or half marathon and $5 off the 10K or 5K. "We sell out quickly," said Race Director Robert Aguiar, "We encourage all … [Read more...]
Random Synthetic Marijuana Testing
MILLINGTON, Tenn., December 31, 2013 (NNS) - As part of a new Department of Defense (DoD) policy, the Navy began testing for synthetic marijuana compounds during random urinalysis Dec. 16. According to NAVADMIN 334/13, testing for synthetic marijuana compounds will be randomly conducted on samples submitted to all drug screening laboratories, and positive results will … [Read more...]