PICATINNY ARSENAL, N.J. (July 29, 2014) - Engineers at Picatinny Arsenal are researching a way to develop a new type of tracer round that not only would perform its function during the day as well as night, but also improve shooter accuracy and keep Soldiers safer by reducing their visual signature. Tracer rounds, which are usually loaded as every fifth round in machine gun … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2014
First Army’s ‘Bold Shift’ to Focus on Pre-Mob rTaining
WASHINGTON (Army News Service, July 29, 2014) - In addition to running mobilization sites, First U.S. Army has been given the mission of focusing on pre-mobilization training of the National Guard and Army Reserve. This change will result in fewer contractors involved in pre-mob training, said Lt. Gen. Michael S. Tucker, commander, First Army, speaking at the 2014 USARC … [Read more...]
Marine Combat Veteran Paddles the Mississippi River, Raises Awareness for Post-Traumatic Stress
July 29, 2014, ALGIERS POINT, New Orleans - Hazy rain clouds settled overhead as the tides of the ever-flowing mighty Mississippi River bashed on the shoreline at Algiers Point. With a crowd of gathering Marines focusing their eyes on small silhouette in the distance, their voices raised in excitement and cheering as the wearisome paddler made his way to them. Former Marine … [Read more...]
AF Assistance Fund May Not Hit 2014 Goal
July 29, 2014, WASHINGTON (AFNS) - In spite of persistent economic difficulties, active-duty and retired Airmen have contributed more than $6 million to the Air Force Assistance Fund, or AFAF, during this year’s fund drive. Although the annual AFAF drive has yet to garner this year’s $6.4 million goal, contributions continue to roll in from the 79 assistance fund … [Read more...]
3 Tips to Help You Reclaim Your Life
July 29, 2013 - There are more than two million people serving in the military. Every year, hundreds of thousands leave the service and enter the workforce. By the end of the year, almost 100,000 veterans will be returning home from Afghanistan alone. The transition from the rigors of the armed forces to the new normal of home life can be difficult, especially if you have … [Read more...]