Archives for September 2015

Army Organizations earn 10 Lean Six Sigma Excellence Awards

WASHINGTON (Army News Service, Sept. 25, 2015) -- Ten Army organizations that streamlined their business operations by eliminating redundancies and saving the service millions of dollars were recognized Wednesday for their excellence in Lean Six Sigma practices. Acting Undersecretary of the Army Eric K. Fanning hosted the Pentagon ceremony paying tribute to the winners of the … [Read more...]

Carter Reaffirms U.S. Commitment to Ukraine

WASHINGTON, September 25, 2015 — The United States will continue to back the Ukrainian military’s right to defend itself when Russian-separatist forces attack its positions, Defense Secretary Ash Carter said today. In a joint news conference with Ukrainian Defense Minister Col.-Gen. Stepan Poltorak following their meeting during Poltorak’s first visit to the … [Read more...]

General Milley Praises National Guard Partnership Building

WASHINGTON - September 23, 2015 – The National Guard fights America’s wars, guards the homeland and builds partnerships – and the Army chief of staff praised the Guard’s emphasis on partnerships as part of the key to its success in all three pieces of this mission triad. General Mark Milley singled out the 27-year-old National Guard State Partnership … [Read more...]

CNO, MCPON Hold Hampton Roads All-Hands Calls

NORFOLK, Va. (NNS) - September 23, 2015 -- Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. John Richardson and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Mike Stevens held a series of all-hands calls at Naval Station Norfolk and Naval Air Station Oceana Sept. 22. The pair discussed the status of the Navy and took questions from Sailors around the Hampton Roads area in several forums, … [Read more...]

Warfighting Lab Lightens Load on Infantry Marines

September 23, 2015 -FORT HUNTER-LIGGETT, Calif. -- The Marine Corps Warfighting Lab conducted a three-week experiment to test Internally Transportable Vehicles aboard Fort Hunter Liggett, Calif., from Aug. 24- Sept. 14. The Lab, along with Company B, 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, tested Internally Transportable Vehicles during Limited Objective … [Read more...]

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Army Transforms to Meet the Needs

DECEMBER 17, 2025 — The United States Army has consistently transformed to meet the needs of its people, equipment, tactics and strategy over the past 250 years. The year 2025 was no different. Army senior leaders demonstrated this year that no challenge is too great to overcome if new ways of thinking are applied to […]

Air National Guard Unveils New Bonus Program

MARCH 11, 2023 – On March 1st, the Air National Guard (ANG) launched a new bonus program to attract and retain personnel in critical specialties. The initiative offers significant financial rewards, with bonuses of up to $90,000 for eligible members, depending on their Air Force Specialty Codes (AFSCs). This strategic move aims to strengthen the […]

Military Students’ Tips to Balance Service and Studies

OCTOBER 10, 2025 – Studying in college while serving in the military can be highly rewarding but also extremely demanding in some respects. Military members, veterans, and their families typically balance demanding duty schedules, deployments, family responsibilities, and school schedules. It requires careful planning, flexibility, and being willing to seek and take advantage of available […]

Former Soldier Navigates Job Hunt

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 — In early 2017, Michael Quinn endured what he called the worst day in the worst year of his life. Quinn, then a sergeant major and 24-year Army Soldier, had weathered deployments in Iraq, Afghanistan and the Philippines. As an Army counter-intelligence agent, he said he learned to operate under grave circumstances […]

How Military Families Can Avoid Financial Panic During a Shutdown

OCTOBER 23, 2025 – Government shutdowns create unique challenges for military families who live on tight budgets, frequently relocate, and manage the constant demands of military service. While the uncertainty can feel overwhelming, following these five strategies can help you navigate the crisis with confidence. Keep Perspective. This financial disruption will end, just as the […]