Archives for July 2014

First Lady Lauds Los Angeles Mayor’s Homeless Vets Initiative

WASHINGTON, July 17, 2014 - First Lady Michelle Obama today praised Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti for taking on the challenge of assisting transitioning veterans through employment and support resources. Speaking at the Unite for Veterans summit in Los Angeles, Obama said Garcetti’s initiative involves commitments from 150 businesses and public sector organizations … [Read more...]

POW/MIA Community Needs ‘Sweeping’ Changes, Official Says

Washington, July 16, 2014 - Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel’s decision to restructure department agencies that recover and identify Americans who were prisoners of war and missing in action represents changes that were necessary, a senior defense official said today. “The decisions are based on dispassionate analytical assessments and informed by feedback from … [Read more...]

Navy Uses 3D Modeling and Laser Scanning to Develop Cougar Family of Vehicles for Marines

July 16, 2014, Panama City, Fla. (NNS) - NSWC PCD Cougar 3D Project Engineer Randy Whitehead showcased a 3D model of the Mine Resistant Ambush-Protected (MRAP) Cougar May 15 to U.S. Marine Corps' Program Executive Office-Land Systems MRAP Family of Vehicles (FoV) Lead Systems Engineer Brent Ingraham. Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City (NSWC PCD) stood up an … [Read more...]

DARPA Developing Implants to Help With TBI Memory Loss

WASHINGTON, July 16, 2014 - The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency is working to develop wireless, implantable brain prostheses for service members and veterans who suffer memory loss from traumatic brain injury. Called neuroprotheses, the implant would help declarative memory, which consciously recalls basic knowledge such as events, times and places, DARPA officials … [Read more...]

Nellis AFB to Add Second Large Solar Plant

July 16, 2014, Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla. (AFNS) - The Air Force is set to outdo itself with another large solar project at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. SunPower Corporation completed its first 14-megawatt solar power system at Nellis AFB in 2007. At the time, it was the largest solar photovoltaic power plant in the United States. Recently, the Air Force signed a lease … [Read more...]

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Operation Christmas Drop Wraps Up

DECEMBER 19, 2025 – Operation Christmas Drop 2025 came to an end at Andersen Air Force Base, Dec. 14. This year marks the 74th iteration, bringing together service members from the U.S., Canada, Japan and South Korea for the Department of War’s longest-running humanitarian airlift mission. Around 270 bundles were constructed, filled and loaded onto […]

Air National Guard Unveils New Bonus Program

MARCH 11, 2023 – On March 1st, the Air National Guard (ANG) launched a new bonus program to attract and retain personnel in critical specialties. The initiative offers significant financial rewards, with bonuses of up to $90,000 for eligible members, depending on their Air Force Specialty Codes (AFSCs). This strategic move aims to strengthen the […]

Military Students’ Tips to Balance Service and Studies

OCTOBER 10, 2025 – Studying in college while serving in the military can be highly rewarding but also extremely demanding in some respects. Military members, veterans, and their families typically balance demanding duty schedules, deployments, family responsibilities, and school schedules. It requires careful planning, flexibility, and being willing to seek and take advantage of available […]

Former Soldier Navigates Job Hunt

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 — In early 2017, Michael Quinn endured what he called the worst day in the worst year of his life. Quinn, then a sergeant major and 24-year Army Soldier, had weathered deployments in Iraq, Afghanistan and the Philippines. As an Army counter-intelligence agent, he said he learned to operate under grave circumstances […]

How Military Families Can Avoid Financial Panic During a Shutdown

OCTOBER 23, 2025 – Government shutdowns create unique challenges for military families who live on tight budgets, frequently relocate, and manage the constant demands of military service. While the uncertainty can feel overwhelming, following these five strategies can help you navigate the crisis with confidence. Keep Perspective. This financial disruption will end, just as the […]