AUGUST 31, 2017, Fort Bragg, North Carolina - For the first time since their inception, Army Airborne forces will soon be fielding a new fighting load system tailored to the paratrooper's unique requirements. "The Airborne Tactical Assault Panel (ABN-TAP) was developed with the paratrooper in mind and will allow the paratrooper a greater degree of comfort, mobility and … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2017
Leasing or Renting Housing On or Off the Installation, Air Force Recommends Renters Insurance
AUGUST 31, 2017, JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND AFB, Texas (AFNS) - Airmen and their families leasing or renting housing on or off the installation need to be aware of the importance of renters insurance. Unforeseen fires, floods, theft or accidents can occur in anyone’s residence and Airmen need to understand the importance of protecting their families from financial … [Read more...]
Supercomputing Weather with Thor
AUGUST 31, 2017, HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. (AFNS) - The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center at Hanscom Air Force Base acquired a supercomputer that is the latest step in a long-running weather prediction arms race. The system, named Thor, models global weather patterns and provides individual air bases and Army units with specific forecasts for areas as small as 17 … [Read more...]
Mattis Announces Panel Will Review President’s Transgender Guidance
WASHINGTON, Aug. 30, 2017 - Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said yesterday in a statement that the Defense Department has received President Donald J. Trump’s transgender guidance addressing the military service of transgender persons. DoD will carry out the president's policy direction in consultation with the Department of Homeland Security, Mattis said. The memorandum, dated … [Read more...]
DOD Offers New Policy Guidance for Veterans Who Request Upgrades of Their Discharge
AUGUST 30, 2017, WASHINGTON - The Defense Department released guidance on Monday to clarify the liberal consideration given to veterans who request upgrades of their discharge saying they had mental health conditions or were victims of sexual assault or sexual harassment. The new guidance clarifies that the liberal consideration policy includes conditions resulting from … [Read more...]