February 13, 2016 - For many in the military, the opportunity to travel abroad was part of why they first signed up, which is why many US officers look to relocate abroad for some time. Although the US has bases all over the world, Italy has to be one of the best choices, offering up numerous opportunities to experience the country's world-famous food, historical cities and … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2016
Five Often Forgotten Jobs You Can Get in the Military
February 13, 2016, by Brooke Chaplan - The military's main mission is to defend the rights and property of Americans. They primarily are focused on protecting the homeland, but there are some lesser known and forgotten jobs you can get in the military that are a little more non-traditional. Most people aren't aware these jobs even exist. The Military Band Each major … [Read more...]
U.S. Coast Guard Academy Offers Introductory Program for High School Students
February 13, 2016, by Jason Southard, U.S. Coast Guard Academy sports information director - If you are interested in finding out if the U.S. Coast Guard Academy is the right college to attend, you should consider attending the Academy Introduction Mission known as AIM. AIM is the nation’s most realistic service academy summer program as it challenges and inspires rising … [Read more...]
Around the World in Seven Days: Marines Complete World Marathon Challenge
FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md., February 12, 2016 - From the very beginning, Marines are trained to endure different environmental conditions and maintain and improve combat effectiveness. Some have taken the concept and applied it to other ambitious endeavors. Captain Daniel T. Cartica and Capt. Calum Ramm, who participated in the World Marathon Challenge Jan. 23–30, are two of … [Read more...]
FY 2017 Air Force Space Budget Rolls Out
WASHINGTON, February 13, 2016, (AFNS) - Leaders met with the media to discuss specifics of the service’s fiscal year 2017 Air Force space budget at the Pentagon Feb. 11. Winston A. Beauchamp, the deputy undersecretary of the Air Force for space, and Maj. Gen. Roger Teague, the director of space programs for the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Acquisition, highlighted … [Read more...]