MAY 20, 2015 - The Air Force is pursuing a range of options that will, in combination with a reset in the number of sustainable combat air patrols, help alleviate long-term stress on Remotely Piloted Aircraft crews. Initial efforts were announced by the Air Force Secretary and Chief of Staff earlier this year; new initiatives include incentive pay increases and bonuses for … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2015
New Video for Every Sailor, Every Day Campaign
MAY 20, 2015, WASHINGTON (NNS) - In 2014, the 21st Century Sailor Office's Suicide Prevention Branch (OPNAV N171) introduced the "Every Sailor, Every Day" message to the fleet. This call-to-action implores Sailors, leaders and families to strengthen their connections with one another and "break the code of silence" when it comes to discussions and actions that may prevent … [Read more...]
Department of the Navy Hosts 5th Annual Wounded Warrior Conference
MAY 20, 2015, SAN ANTONIO (NNS) - Employers from across the country attended the 5th annual Wounded Warrior Hiring and Support Conference, May 19-20 in San Antonio. The purpose of the two-day conference was to bring employers and wounded warriors together in one location to match their employment needs. The first day was employer-focused, with sessions designed to share … [Read more...]
Veterans and Mental Health
May 20, 2015, by Sheerin Jafri - When it comes to military an age old stigma that remains attached with veterans is that their mental state undergoes some major health issues. We have all witnessed how veterans or in-service military men returning from war or rigorous trainings can have impacts on their psychological and emotional health. The thought of spending time on a … [Read more...]
Building Future Soldier Leadership Through Broadening Assignments
FORT KNOX, Ky. (May 19, 2015) - While enlisted Soldiers and noncommissioned officers, or NCOs, may have heard talk that diverse broadening assignments are in their Army futures, many do not know where to go for information and guidance on making them part of their career planning. While such documents as Army Regulation-621-7 and AR-621-1 lay out guidelines for specific … [Read more...]