FORT DIX, N.J. (April 2, 2014) - As U.S. and coalition forces draw down in Afghanistan and take most of their communications infrastructure with them, a new capability the size of a suitcase will enable Soldiers to connect to the coalition network from anywhere on the planet. Fitting into a single handheld transit case for rapid mobility, this satellite network … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2014
Sexual Assault Awareness Month Kicks Off
April 02, 2014, ARLINGTON, Va. - With teal-colored combat boots lining a section of the atrium of the Army National Guard Readiness Center here, Soldiers from the Army National Guard kicked off this year’s Sexual Assault Awareness Month on Monday. “It’s important to seize the opportunity to use an event like this to kick off awareness,” said Army Maj. … [Read more...]
Navy Wants to Hear Your Thoughts on Alcohol Use and Abuse
April 2, 2014, MILLINGTON, Tenn. (NNS) - The Navy launched a survey April 1 asking participants their attitude and perceptions of alcohol abuse in the Navy. The survey is available at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/KWYE, and should take participants less than five minutes to complete. "Since the "Keep What You've Earned" campaign's inception a year ago, we've involved … [Read more...]
SecAF Addresses Women in National Security
April 2, 2014, WASHINGTON (AFNS) - Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James addressed the topic of women serving in combat roles during a Women In International Security-sponsored event to celebrate Women’s History Month at the Stimson Center, March 28. “In the Air Force, we were already leading the pack in terms of integration of women,” said James, … [Read more...]
VA Kicks Off Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic
April 2, 2014, WASHINGTON - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced today that more than 400 disabled Veterans are hitting the slopes this week at the National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic in Snowmass Village, Colo., the largest adaptive sports event of its kind in the world, scheduled from through April 4. “This Clinic is an excellent example of … [Read more...]