By Jim Garamone American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, June 22, 2011 - Thanks to the tremendous progress U.S., coalition and Afghan troops have made, the United States will draw down the number of troops in Afghanistan by 10,000 this year and 33,000 by the end of summer 2012, President Barack Obama said here tonight. "The tide of war is receding," the president said during … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2011
Navy Boot Camp Advice
By SGT Volkin As a recruit headed to Navy Boot Camp, you certainly have a lot on your mind. I am here to make it a bit easier on you. The below list summarizes some tips and advice on how to make Navy Boot Camp an easier experience for you. Wear something comfortable the day you ship out. You will be awake for a long time. Where clothes that will allow you to blend … [Read more...]
Fuerzas Comando Promotes Special Ops Skills
By Donna Miles American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, June 21, 2011 -- Elite commandos from 19 countries are participating this week in Fuerzas Comando 2011, a demanding counterterrorism and special operations skills competition sponsored by U.S. Southern Command to promote military-to-military relationships, increased interoperability and improved regional security. The … [Read more...]
Army Sergeant Indicted For Alleged Bribe Scheme
TUESDAY, JUNE 21, 2011 WASHINGTON – An 11-count indictment unsealed today in federal court in Wheeling, W.V., charges an Army sergeant first class and his associate for their alleged roles in a bribery and money laundering scheme at Camp Arifjan, a U.S. military base in Kuwait, announced Assistant Attorney General Lanny A. Breuer of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division … [Read more...]
NSIPS
The Navy Standard Integrated Personnel System (NSIPS) is the Navy's single, field-entry, electronic pay and personnel system for all USN/USNR Sailors. This web-enabled, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system offers Sailors 24-hour access to their Electronic Service Record (ESR), training data, and career counseling records. NSIPS is available world-wide, both ashore and … [Read more...]