July 14, 2014, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska - A pararescueman with the Alaska Air National Guard’s famed 212th Rescue Squadron pinned on the Silver Star - the nation’s third-highest award for valor - in a ceremony July 11. Master Sgt. Roger Sparks was awarded the honor for his actions during a fierce firefight with insurgents in Afghanistan’s … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2014
Soldier Life Cycle Changes Way Army Preps Troops for Eventual Transition
FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kan. (July 14, 2014) - On Oct. 1, Soldiers will begin to have a more defined plan for transitioning out of the Army with the implementation of the Soldier Life Cycle. This three-phase career cycle supports the Soldier for Life initiative and prepares Soldiers from the beginning of their military service, until their transition to civilian life, with the … [Read more...]
AF Moves Forward With Future Bomber
July 14, 2014, WASHINGTON (AFNS) - The U.S. Air Force released its Long Range Strike Bomber, or LRS-B, request for proposal to industry July 9 with a contract award expected in spring 2015. The new bomber is a top modernization priority for the Air Force and will provide the United States with the option to hold any target at risk at any point around the world. “The … [Read more...]
Performance Triad App Now Available
SAN ANTONIO (July 14, 2014) - Army Medicine is committed to reaching beneficiaries where they live. The Performance Triad application (v1.0) is now available to do just that. Members of the U.S. Army Public Health Command, the Performance Triad Team at the Office of the Surgeon General and the Combined Arms Support Center Sustainment Center of Excellence Mobile, or … [Read more...]
Advisory Board Formed to Assess Future of AW Rate
July 14, 2014, MILLINGTON, Tenn. (NNS) - Due to inconsistent advancement opportunities for select Naval Aircrewman (AW) communities during a period of platform transition, Navy Personnel Command has established a Senior Enlisted Aircrew Advisory Board (SEAAB) to develop a plan for the future of the rate. According to Capt. Bruce Deshotel, head enlisted community manager, the … [Read more...]