FORT KNOX, Kentucky (March 2, 2015) - The Joint Staff announced eligibility guidelines Jan. 14 for the Humanitarian Service Medal for Republic of the Philippines Relief Efforts, known as Operation Damayan. When Typhoon Haiyan devastated large areas of the Philippines during November 2013, the U.S. forces responded swiftly and in force to a request from the country's … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2015
Handheld Imaging Tool Expands Aircraft Inspection Capability
MARCH 2, 2015, WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE (AFNS) - When pilots climb into the cockpit they expect their aircraft to perform as expected, regardless if take off is from a home or deployed location; but ensuring that the aircraft is healthy enough to fly has become a challenge for the Air Force. Currently, the Air Force employs a large piece of support equipment to … [Read more...]
DoD Salutes Guard and Reserve Family Readiness Programs
WASHINGTON, MARCH 2, 2015 - The war on terrorism that began with the 9/11 attacks has meant that unprecedented numbers of reserve troops have been called to active duty. Today, the Department of Defense, as it has done for the past 15 years, honored the top unit in each reserve component for its outstanding programs that support unit missions and family readiness. Richard O. … [Read more...]
Five Engineering Degrees to Pursue Before ETS
MARCH 2, 2015 - So, ETS. Everyone in the army knows that magical date that transforms them from soldier into a civilian. Count down calendars are planned around it, leave plans are made, deployments juggled. When you reach that miraculous state known as the double digit midget you find yourself going through meetings and briefings about your benefits, about the job search, … [Read more...]