March 9, 2015, Washington - The Marine Corps has adjusted to budget constraints by prioritizing the readiness of forward deployed forces, the service's top officer told Congress March 4. Marine Corps Commandant Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr. told the Senate Appropriations Committee's defense subcommittee that amid budget uncertainty, the Marine Corps will strive to meet … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2015
Air Force Research Will Improve Camera for Targeting Munitions
MARCH 9, 2015, WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFNS) - In order for an imaging munition to find and make its mark, a variety of information is required, including high-resolution video imagery. Future Air Force munitions will likely feature wide field-of-view (WFOV) imaging seekers that provide Air Force warfighters several advantages over using traditional imaging … [Read more...]
NECC Conducts Reintegration Training Workshop
MARCH 9, 2015, VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (NNS) - Actors from American Records visited Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek - Fort Story to perform the play "ReEntry" during a Reintegration Training Workshop (RTW), March 4. The RTW was attended by various Echelon IV units from Navy Expeditionary Combat Command who have recently returned from deployment. The workshop is designed to … [Read more...]
Hammack Tells Congress BRAC Round Needed
WASHINGTON (March 9, 2015) - The assistant secretary of the Army for installations, energy and environment was on Capitol Hill March 3 to discuss the Army's 2016 military construction budget and explain the need for base realignment and closure. "We need a round of base closure and realignment [BRAC] in 2017," said Katherine Hammack in testimony before the House Armed … [Read more...]
3 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Enlistment
March 9, 2015 - Choosing to join the military is among the most honorable means of volunteering to serve your country. Your sacrifice is appropriately revered by all and the level of personal pride you feel is certainly worthy. Though you have chosen to step forward to defend and protect you can and should do so in ways that will make the most of your enlistment for yourself … [Read more...]