FORT LEE, Va. (Jan. 15, 2015) - The Defense Commissary Agency is working to overcome challenges that have impacted the timely delivery of products to stores in Europe and the Pacific, the agency director and CEO said. In some instances commissary patrons experienced critical shortages in perishable products such as chilled juices, produce and dairy products. "Several … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2015
What Is The AFQT
The Armed Forces Qualification Test (AFQT) is used by all of the Services to determine if an applicant is eligible for the military. Four of the ASVAB subtests are combined to form the AFQT. It measures general cognitive ability and is composed of verbal and mathematics subtests. AFQT scores are grouped into categories for reporting purposes. The table below shows the AFQT … [Read more...]
Army Researchers Develop Batteries That Don’t Corrode
ADELPHI, Md. (Army News Service, Jan. 14, 2015) - New, lighter batteries are under development for Soldiers now, in-house, at the Army Research Laboratory here. Chemists at the lab here do materials research on lithium ion batteries and other advanced battery chemistry in an effort to support the warfighter. "We help to develop new battery materials that are lighter and … [Read more...]
Free Tax Preparation and Advice Available to Military Families
JANUARY 14, 2015, WASHINGTON, (AFNS) - With the new year comes the annual dread of tax-filing season and the confusion and stress that can go along with it, especially for military families whose tax returns can be further complicated by frequent relocations, involvement of rental properties and other aspects of military life. To ease the burden, the Defense Department, … [Read more...]
From Research to Railgun: Revolutionary Weapon at Future Force EXPO
JANUARY 14, 2015, ARLINGTON, Va. (NNS) - The Electromagnetic Railgun-a weapon that will play a significant role in the future of the U.S. Navy-will be on display to the public for the first time on the East Coast Feb. 4-5 at the Naval Future Force Science and Technology (S&T) EXPO in Washington, D.C., officials at the Office of Naval Research (ONR) announced Jan. 13. With … [Read more...]