WASHINGTON, Feb. 27, 2015 - Funding cuts triggered by the 2011 Budget Control Act have negatively impacted Navy and Marine Corps readiness, leaving sailors and Marines inadequately prepared to fight and increasing the dangers to them if they do, the chief of naval operations told Congress today. “This means longer timelines to arrive, less time to prevail, if we do, … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2015
High Seas Must Remain Open to All, Navy Leader Says
FEBRUARY 27, 2015, WASHINGTON (NNS) - The world's ocean trade routes must remain open to all to maintain global commerce, the vice chief of naval operations said Feb. 24. "The world [economy] depends on those high seas staying free," Navy Adm. Michelle J. Howard told CNN's Jim Sciutto during the NewAmerica Future of War Project conference. Noting that China is building its … [Read more...]
Course Aims to Improve Marksmanship Across Army
FORT BENNING, Ga. (Feb. 27, 2015) - In June 2014, during the Maneuver Warfighter Conference, Maj. Gen. Scott Miller, commanding general of the Maneuver Center of Excellence, or MCoE, addressed an area many leaders in the operational Army had expressed concerns about - marksmanship. "There have been studies in recent years that have shown that due to the War on Terrorism, … [Read more...]
Female Soldier Successfully Completes 2nd Pre-Ranger Course
WASHINGTON (Feb. 27, 2015) - A female first lieutenant from Fort Carson, Colorado, who flies Apache helicopters, successfully completed all course requirements of the second gender-integrated Ranger Training Assessment Course, or RTAC, which ended this week. Of the 100 Soldiers who started this most-recent RTAC, 17 were female. Of the Soldiers who completed the course … [Read more...]
‘Military Saves Week’ Highlights Personal Finance Issues
FEBRUARY 27, 2015, WASHINGTON (AFNS) - Defense Department officials have designated Feb. 23-28, as “Military Saves Week” to highlight the need for military families to reduce debt and save for the future, something Pentagon officials emphasize is key to force readiness. The event is part of the yearlong Military Saves campaign, an opportunity for leaders to … [Read more...]