11/16/2011 The Air Force updated its two capstone doctrine documents. In October, the Air Force released Air Force Doctrine Document 1, Air Force Basic Doctrine, Organization, and Command. In early November, a revised AFDD 1-1, Leadership and Force Development, was approved and is expected to be available online later in November. "Much has transpired in the world since the … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2011
Meeting Our Fiscal and National Security Responsibility
Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta To all Department of Defense personnel: As I begin my second month in office as Secretary of Defense, I wanted to take the opportunity to share my thinking with you on one of the key challenges we face as a Department: how to ensure that our military has everything it needs to protect our national security at a time of considerable fiscal … [Read more...]
Timberlake Truly Honored to be Guest at Marine Corp Ball
By Donna Miles American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Nov. 16, 2011 – The blogosphere is still echoing with Justin Timberlake’s glowing account of his experience attending the 236th Marine Corps Birthday Ball in Richmond, Va. "The event … turned out to be one of the most moving evenings I've ever had," the pop singer and actor wrote in a blog post on his website after … [Read more...]
New Ammunition Combines Four Artillery Cartridges Into One
November 14, 2011 By Audra Calloway, AMC The Program Executive Office for Ammunition has started testing a new artillery round that will provide Soldier's with superior performance as well as lighten the military logistics burden. The 105mm M1130E1 High Explosive Pre-Formed Fragments, Base Bleed, or HE PFF BB round with the XM350 propelling charge, is a state-of-the-art … [Read more...]
Military Phone Numbers
Deciding you want to enlist in the military may be one of the biggest decisions you make in your life. With that said, you need to explore all potential options for each Branch. The internet is a great tool to help you gather information regarding what each branch can offer you. However, some people feel more comfortable talking to someone and getting that interaction that the … [Read more...]