June 30, 2014, Dam Neck, Va. (NNS) - The U.S. Navy hosted its first Maker Faire, a series of workshops titled, "Print the Fleet," to introduce 3D printing and additive manufacturing to Sailors and other stakeholders attending the two-day event June 24 and 26 at Combat Direction Systems Activity (CDSA), Dam Neck, a Navy warfare center. The Navy's event took place on the heels … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2014
Army’s Tightened Personal Appearance and Tattoo Policy
WASHINGTON (Army News Service, June 30, 2014) - The number, size and placement of tattoos have been dialed back under revised Army Regulation 670-1, which governs the Army's grooming standards and proper wear of the uniform. The revised regulation was published in March, along with Department of the Army Pamplet 670-1, outlining the new standards. Effective dates for the … [Read more...]
Official Emphasizes Early Action for Timely Voting
American Forces Press Service, Washington, June 30, 2014 - Service members, their families and U.S. citizens overseas away from their home voting locations should register early to ensure receipt of voting materials, the Defense Department’s top voting official said. During a recent interview with American Forces Press Service and the Pentagon Channel, Matt Boehmer, … [Read more...]
Marine Corps Returns to its Amphibious ‘Wheelhouse’
June 30, 2014, WASHINGTON - After more than a decade of land-based combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, the Marine Corps' new Expeditionary Force 21 doctrine is returning the service to its amphibious roots, a senior Marine Corps official told said June 27. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Kenneth J. Glueck Jr., deputy commandant for Combat Development and Integration and the … [Read more...]
Armed and Remotely Piloted Aircraft Patrolling Skies Over Iraq
June 30, 2014, WASHINGTON (AFNS) - Some of the manned and unmanned aircraft that the United States is flying over Iraq are armed to protect newly arrived American military advisers on the ground, Pentagon press secretary Navy Rear Adm. John Kirby said June 27. The aircraft are being flown with the Iraqi government's permission, the admiral said during a regular Pentagon … [Read more...]