5/17/2013 - WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- The crime of sexual assault undermines the trust needed for the U.S. military to do its missions, President Barack Obama said after meeting with his military leaders May 16. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, the service secretaries, and Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey and the rest of the Joint Chiefs of Staff met with the president at the White House … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2013
DOD Works to Fortify Cloud, Acquisition, Data Processes
WASHINGTON, May 17, 2013 – The Defense Department is taking bold steps to provide sound information and proper analysis as it fortifies its cloud computing, acquisition and data processes, a senior Pentagon official said here yesterday. Mark Krzysko, DOD’s deputy director for acquisition resource analysis and enterprise information, explained the effort in remarks … [Read more...]
Motorcycle Mentorship Program Required at All Commands
NORFOLK, Va. (NNS) -- The most recent change to the Navy's Traffic Safety Instruction, OPNAVINST 5100.12J, requires commands to set up mentorship programs for motorcycle riders. These programs are designed to give experienced riders the opportunity to teach new riders how to be successful on their bikes. "Mentors are those who have been through it," said Stan Jones, the Naval … [Read more...]
Who Qualifies for Medical Assistance with the Veterans Health Administration
(5/16/2013) - Soldiers returning to war can suffer from many physical and mental burdens, and providing continuing care for veterans is one of the most important commitments that government and social services can make. But the myths, misconceptions, and plain rumors that surround who is eligible for assistance and how to best go about getting it can often prevent injured and … [Read more...]
GPS IIF-4 Successfully Launched from Cape Canaveral
5/16/2013 - LOS ANGELES AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. (AFNS) -- A U.S. Air Force Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite built by Boeing was successfully launched May 15. The fourth GPS IIF satellite, Space Vehicle Number (SVN) 66, was carried aboard a United Launch Alliance Atlas V Launch Vehicle at 5:38 p.m. EDT from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla. The new capabilities of … [Read more...]