Even though Facebook is a wonderful social media tool for soldiers and military members to get access to family and friends, it can also put operations security at risk and endanger the lives of service members at home and abroad if used irresponsibly.
1-25-2012 - Special operations forces rescued an American woman and Danish man who had been held captive in Somalia for three months, President Barack Obama announced early this morning.
WASHINGTON (NNS) - The Navy is reminding Sailors of several benefits and programs where members may designate beneficiaries of their choosing, as outlined in NAVADMIN 028/12, released Jan. 24.
Tomorrow, January 24, 2012, President Obama will deliver his State of the Union address as well as answer YOUR personal questions using online and social media resources.
1-23-2012 - The Naval Special Warfare community celebrated the 50th anniversary of the establishment of Navy SEAL teams Jan. 1.
U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (AFNS) - Airmen undergoing their fitness tests at high-altitude bases can breathe easier during fitness testing thanks to the efforts of Air Force Academy leaders and the Human Performance Laboratory. Changes to the Air Force Fitness testing program in 2010 didn’t…
Recent news suggests that putting red crosses on MEDEVACs, and not arming them somehow, is putting injured Soldiers’ lives at risk.
The Federal Voting Assistance Program, or FVAP, is working to make the voting process easy and accessible to Soldiers, their families and Department of the Army civilians.
The Navy plans to offer voluntary early retirement to certain Sailors separating due to the Enlisted Retention Board (ERB).
Over the last few years, physical fitness has become a focal point for Airmen readiness across the U.S. Air Force.
The Army News Service has stated that soldiers who have their term of service ending need to make a re-enlistment decision between now and Jan. 31, but no later. “If your Expiration of Term of Service is in fiscal year 2012, you have to re-enlist before you hit 90 days from ETS, or Jan.…
Washington, DC - Millions of federal employees, retirees and their families will soon be able to use the Blue Button to download their personal health data from the websites of their health plans. In a Carrier Letter issued on December 19, 2011, the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM)…
1-18-2012- The Defense Department launched a new website today for children experiencing the challenges of military deployments.
1-18-2012 - Needless drowning deaths of hunters who fall into lakes and streams can be prevented with a little preparation and fast thinking.
This is the first time Wheel of Fortune has dedicated a show to military spouses to honor their sacrifices in support of their loved one’s service in the armed forces.
While the Air Force has always had a zero-tolerance policy, as of Jan. 4, Guam officials have banned the substance as well under Public Law 31-164, now making salvia divinorum or salvinorum A and other synthetic cannabinoid products illegal.
The Army is now one step closer to selecting a new set of camouflage patterns that could replace what Soldiers are wearing now in most places.
The 379th Air Expeditionary Wing held the “Warrior Challenge,” which consisted of games, riddles, and obstacles that reflected the four components of Comprehensive Airman Fitness—physical, social, spiritual and mental fitness.
As America commemorates the federal holiday honoring Martin Luther King Jr., we call upon all Airmen to reflect on Dr. King’s enduring legacy and on the importance of service in the cause of justice, equality and freedom.
1-15-2012 - Airmen now have another option when it comes to choosing a caretaker for their children, pets and homes and even tutors.
A team of experts at San Antonio Military Medical Center has launched a military study aimed at improving outcomes for service members suffering from a signature wound of today’s wars: traumatic brain injury.
On 31 October 2011, the Secretary and Chief of Staff of the Army approved the selection of multiple camouflage patterns to continue field trials and more extensive computer analysis during FY12 for the Army’s Phase IV Camouflage effort.
Pro Football Hall of Fame tight end Shannon Sharpe recently announced a partnership between The U.S. Army and the Pro Football Hall of Fame for a U.S. Army-Pro Football Hall of Fame Award for Excellence Program. This program will highlight the achievements of student-athletes across the country. …
1-11-2012 - “Come on down!” This simple request ended with a big pay-off in a showcase showdown for a Vandenberg Fire Department member and his family.
Today, the first lady announced that the Association of American Medical Colleges and the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine, with 105 and 25 schools, respectively, have committed to leveraging their missions in education, research and clinical care “to meet the unique…
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