NATICK, Mass. (Nov. 25, 2015) -- Natick researcher Dr. Tom Yang wants to talk turkey. Yang is a food technologist in the Combat Feeding Directorate at the U.S. Army Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center, or NSRDEC. He is working on healthier forms of jerky and bacon made from turkey that he believes Soldiers will gobble up. Yang has been experimenting … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2015
Why We Need The Military Melting Pot
November 25, 2015, by D.M. McCauley - From the humble beginnings of our nation, the United States has attracted millions of foreign-born men and women. This diversity of backgrounds and values makes us stronger. Having a multicultural fighting force led by equally varied senior officers brings new ideas, alternate ways of approaching situations, and combats the danger of … [Read more...]
5 Reasons Why Veterans Should Choose Healthcare Careers
November 25, 2015, by D.M. McCauley - For veteran and active duty service members in the healthcare field, there are a myriad of career options post-service. You are knowledgeable and already accustomed to hard work and rigorous discipline. These are vital to succeeding in the fast-paced environment of the civilian medical world. Doctors, nurses, Hospital Corpsman, and medics … [Read more...]
‘Stagnant NCOs’ Hurt Morale, readiness, Soldiers Tell Dailey
FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kan. (Army News Service, Nov. 24, 2015) -- The Army has a lock on the world's best leaders when it comes to noncommissioned officers, or NCOs. But within their ranks, there are an unacceptably large number who are "stagnant," Sgt. 1st Class Matt Torres told Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel A. Dailey. He and other NCOs spoke at the chief of staff of the … [Read more...]
Air National Guard FAQ
Q. What is the Air National Guard? The Air National Guard is a separate reserve component of the United States Air Force, similar to the Air Force Reserves. They work part-time, one weekend a month and a few weeks a year, at a minimum, and have what is unique to the military in a dual role. While Reserve components have a federal mission under the direction of the President, … [Read more...]