January 20, 2016, by Anum Yoon - Job prospects for veterans have become a little brighter in recent years, but many brave men and women who serve our country return home and find life more difficult than it was before they left. Some veterans are physically injured, and many others return without a scratch on them - but they’re suffering psychologically. Veterans who have … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2016
Marine Corps Body Composition Standards
The Marine Corps weight and body-fat standards are health and performance based. Marines are considered not within these standards when their weight and body-fat exceed the maximum limits. A soldiers weight is compared to the Marine Corps weight allowance chart, and if it meets the standard weight allowance for the soldier's height, then a body-fat test is not needed. A soldier … [Read more...]
A Look Back at Desert Storm, 25 Years Later
WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- January 18, 2016 -- Twenty-five years ago, the Air Force participated in Operation Desert Storm, the largest air campaign since the conflict in Southeast Asia. The campaign’s purpose was to drive the Iraqi military out of Kuwait, release the country from Saddam Hussein’s invasion and reestablish its sovereignty. On the morning of Aug. 2, 1990, Iraq … [Read more...]
Prepping Aircraft for Paint Jobs, in-Depth Inspections
RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany (AFNS) -- January 18, 2016 -- "Clean before applying paint" is a direction many people may disregard during a home improvement project, but it’s something that’s well-heeded by specialists of the 86th Maintenance Squadron. Proper washing and painting can be crucial in maintaining the aircraft assigned to Ramstein Air Base. "(It) is for corrosion … [Read more...]
Purple Heart Ceremony Honors Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Randall Smith
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (NNS) - January 18, 2016 - July 16, 2015 was a Thursday as any other at the Navy Operational Support Center (NOSC) Chattanooga. Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Randall Smith reported to work just as any other work day. At approximately 10 a.m., this day took a turn when Mohammed Abdulazeez rammed his vehicle through the security gate and opened fire at the … [Read more...]