WASHINGTON (Army News Service, Jan. 28, 2014) - The Army's Performance Triad program -- which aims to increase Soldier performance through an increased emphasis on adequate sleep, physical activity, and proper nutrition -- is showing signs of success in part because responsibility for its implementation has been pushed to the lowest level of command. "By putting the onus on … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2014
Transitioning to Dream Job
Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, January 27, 2014 - As Marines approach their end of active service, they reach a fork in the road. A choice between staying on active duty for another four years or pursuing other goals. Once a service member decides to separate from active service, goals surrounding their next job or school options begin to form. This is called … [Read more...]
CSA: Army Continues with ‘Mind-Boggling’ Missions
WASHINGTON (Army News Service, Jan. 27, 2014) - The Army's chief of staff said contrary to what many people may think, the Army has been doing anything but slowing down and becoming stagnant, despite cash flow and end-strength issues. Speaking before a full house of Association of the U.S. Army members at their monthly Institute of Land Warfare breakfast in Arlington, Va., … [Read more...]
CNP Busts Rumors, Talks Training and Responsibility with Sailors
PENSACOLA, Fla., January 27, 2014 (NNS) - Chief of Naval Personnel (CNP) Vice Adm. Bill Moran conducted an all-hands call for Sailors at Naval Air Technical Training Center (NATTC), Fla. Jan. 24. During the all hands call, held in NATTC's Charles Taylor Hangar, he discussed important issues soon to affect these new Sailor's careers such as wait times before classing up for … [Read more...]
Cadets Sweep National Soaring Competition
U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo., January 27, 2014 (AFNS) - Academy cadets left their competition in the dust by winning their ninth consecutive National Sailplane Racing Championship for 2013 and earning the Collegiate Soaring Association's Robert B. Evans Trophy for the 15th time in 19 years. This year, the Academy's Sailplane Racing Team beat Embry-Riddle University and Penn … [Read more...]