April 23, 2014, MARINE CORPS AIR STATION FUTENMA, OKINAWA, Japan - Marines with Marine Air Control Group 18, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, hosted Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members with the 15th Anti-aircraft Artillery Regiment who showcased new air-defense equipment April 16 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. The event afforded the Marines, alongside U.S. Army soldiers … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2014
Trial by Fire, SecAF Marks First 100 Days in Office
April 23, 2014, WASHINGTON (AFNS) - Deborah Lee James, who took over as Secretary of the Air Force late last year, knows that sometimes life can throw a curveball. Educated at Duke and Columbia universities, James originally came to Washington, D.C., to join the State Department as a diplomat in the Foreign Service. When she wasn't selected for the position of her dreams, … [Read more...]
Tips for Summer PCS with Success
April 23, 2014, MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, Japan - Many Marines with families are slated to permanently change station in the upcoming summer months. Moving to and from an overseas duty station, such as Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, can be stressful and unfamiliar to even senior service members. According to Chief Warrant Officer 4 Sandy Alvarez, director … [Read more...]
Space Command Leader Calls for Innovation Amid Budget Cuts
April 23, 2014, TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. (AFNS) - Innovation and cost-saving ideas will help ensure the Air Force keeps its warfighting readiness despite significant, ongoing budget cuts, said the commander of Air Force Space Command. General William L. Shelton spoke April 15, to members of the 38th Cyberspace Engineering Installation Group here. "If there ever was a … [Read more...]
How Technology is Used in High-Risk Security Missions
April 23, 2014 - Technological advances have had a major impact on the way that all branches of the military respond to high risk situations. Since 1958, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has been developing new technology that can assist the military during a variety of situations, and this group has also been fundamental in providing funding for things … [Read more...]