NATICK, Mass. (Feb. 3, 2015) - He used to be one of them, so when paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne Division asked Rich Landry to design a rucksack to meet their needs, he was thrilled. "That's my past," Landry said. "This … is my favorite kind of work, because the whole parachute (piece) is just such an interesting dynamic when you start talking about load and how … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2015
Department of the Navy Releases Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Proposal
FEBRUARY, 03, 2015, WASHINGTON (NNS) - The Department of the Navy released its proposed $161.0 billion budget Feb. 2 for fiscal year 2016. This budget is part of the $534.3 billion defense budget President Barack Obama submitted to Congress on the same day. Rear Adm. William Lescher, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Budget, briefed media at the Department of … [Read more...]
Army Reserve Tells Hopefuls ‘We Are Hiring’
WASHINGTON (Feb. 03, 2015) - The Army Reserve currently has a little more than 197,000 Soldiers. This year's end-strength objective is to have 202,000, said Barbara A. Sisson, assistant chief of the U.S. Army Reserve. "We are hiring," said Sisson, adding that the doors are wide open for anyone desiring an exciting, rewarding and challenging career, particularly Soldiers who … [Read more...]
Six Viable Careers to Pursue after Ending Your Military Service
February 03, 2015 - While serving in the military provides a family and soldier with plenty to worry about, some still worry about what will happen when the military service ends. It is normal to worry about how you or a loved one will fare in a constantly shifting job landscape once they've ended their service in the military. It is true that the world is rapidly changing, … [Read more...]
Army identifies Soldiers for nNew Cyber Branch
WASHINGTON (Feb. 2, 2015) - Shortly after the secretary of the Army made Cyber a branch in September 2014, a Cyber Voluntary Transfer Incentive Program was announced, asking for applications from active-duty officers, second lieutenant through colonel. "The response was overwhelming," said Lt. Col. Tim Groves, Cyber Branch chief, Officer Personnel Management Directorate, … [Read more...]