ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. (Feb. 18, 2015) - Throughout the year, we designate specific months to remind us of varying topics that are important to our well-being and/or culture. Often times we forget or overlook the significance of these awareness months due to their repetitious nature. March is intended to remind us of the serious impact of Traumatic Brain Injuries, or … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2015
Marines Compete in 2015 Pacific Division Matches
FEBRUARY 18, 2015, Marine Corps Base Hawaii - Marines and their rifles know what counts in war is not the round a Marine fires, the noise of their burst or the smoke they make. They know it is the hit that counts. Even during peacetime, Marines strive to be expert riflemen to maintain combat readiness. More than 190 Marines from different units and 12 other service members … [Read more...]
U.S. Looks to Boost Air, Missile Defense Partnerships in Pacific, Central Command Theaters
WASHINGTON (Feb. 18, 2015) - Increased interoperability and improved data sharing with international partners are key goals of U.S. Air and Missile Defense, or ADM, especially in the Pacific and U.S. Central Command theaters, said ADM force leaders. "Today we have Air and Missile Defense forces in nine countries, four combatant command areas of responsibilities," said Col. … [Read more...]
7 Surprising Military History Facts You’ve Never Heard Of
FEBRUARY 18, 2015 - History is a reflection of who we are as a people. While science and mathematics will always be cutting edge fields, without history, a society is like a person with amnesia: they might have the skills they need to survive but they lack the substance and dignity that comes from knowing who you are and where you came from. The importance of history is … [Read more...]
Top 10 Best Jobs for Veterans
The transition from military life to civilian life is one of the toughest things for some of our Armed Forces Servicemembers. Going from the field in your Combat Uniform to a suit in a high rise office is no easy task. In order to help our troops in the transition CareerCast came up with the top 10 best jobs for Veterans. Here is CareerCast's list, with average median … [Read more...]