7/24/2013 - WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- Sweeping improvements across the U.S. nuclear enterprise since a 2007 incident have increased the focus on the nuclear mission and raised the bar in terms of standards and performance, the commander of U.S. Strategic Command told reporters July 24. "In general, I feel much more comfortable today with the level of attention," Gen. C. Robert … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2013
No More Redundant Inspections: AF Implements New Inspection System
7/24/2013 - WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- The Air Force recently implemented a new inspection system, aimed at giving more power to wing commanders. With the signing of Program Action Directive 13-01, Air Force inspection system Implementation Tiger Team transitions from the planning phase to the execution phase. The program, which was beta tested by United States Air Forces in … [Read more...]
CSS Looking for Subject Matter Experts
NEWPORT, R.I. (NNS, 7/24/2013) - Center for Service Support (CSS) announced they are actively looking for high-quality senior Sailors to enhance its already dynamic team July 23. CSS and its learning sites provide Sailors with the knowledge and skills needed to support the Fleet's war-fighting mission. More than 300 staff and faculty work hand-in-hand with the Fleet and … [Read more...]
Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition Underway
CAMP JOSEPH T. ROBINSON, Ark. (7/24/13) - With 14 competitors vying to earn the title of being the best of the Army National Guard, the 2013 Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition kicked off here Monday. The grueling three-day event features a mix of both mental and physical challenges that test a wide variety of Soldier skills and the competitor's overall tactical and … [Read more...]
Army Looking at Opening More Combat Jobs to Women
WASHINGTON (Army News Service, July 23, 2013) - Last month the Army announced its plan to integrate women into combat roles, opening positions within 27 brigade combat teams, which include nine National Guard brigade combat teams. The Army also opened positions within field artillery battalions down to the company level, so that female officers could be battery commanders … [Read more...]