MAY 21, 2015, WASHINGTON (NNS) - Registration is now open for the Sea Services Leadership Association's (SSLA) 28th annual Joint Women's Leadership Symposium (JWLS) which is scheduled to be held in San Diego, June 11-12. This year's symposium theme is "Progress and Possibilities: Embrace our Future Now!" which will focus on opportunities for women in the military while … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2015
Computer Simulations Improve Lethality
PICATINNY ARSENAL, N.J. (May 21, 2015) - With the steady increase in computing power, engineers are able to improve lethality with sophisticated computer models by eliminating unworkable designs. Mechanical engineers can understand the effects different caliber ammunition will have on targets. "We are able to get a more detailed small-caliber lethality analysis with more … [Read more...]
DOD Helps Protect Beneficiaries from Deceptive Pharmacy Practices
MAY 21, 2015, WASHINGTON (AFNS) - In the face of recent aggressive and deceptive marketing practices of some compounding pharmacies targeting TRICARE, the Defense Health Agency is taking aggressive action to help TRICARE beneficiaries, DHA's chief of pharmacy operations said in a recent interview. Dr. George Jones described compounding as a way that some pharmacies prepare … [Read more...]
New Stamp Folio to Honor Vietnam Medal of Honor Recipients
WASHINGTON (May 21, 2015) - Nearly a dozen Vietnam Medal of Honor recipients will help the U.S. Postal Service dedicate a limited-edition stamp folio honoring them and other Vietnam heroes on Memorial Day. The "Medal of Honor: Vietnam War Forever" stamp folio sheets will be dedicated at a 1 p.m. ceremony, May 25, at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on the National Mall in … [Read more...]
Businesses Salute Military Service with Exclusive Memorial Day Deals
EUGENE, OR (Marketwired - May 21, 2015) - With the help of SheerID's online eligibility verification software, Build.com, Volusion, and other organizations are expressing their gratitude and remembrance for those who have served our country by offering exclusive military discounts for Memorial Day 2015. "Eight companies have signed on with SheerID this Memorial Day to give … [Read more...]