FALLS CHURCH, Va., February 11, 2016 (NNS) - Navy Medicine released Zika Virus Infection guidance in NAVADMIN 032/16, Feb. 10, communicating force health protection measures and travel precautions to Navy and Marine Corps personnel. "Our first priority is to ensure we offer the best possible care to any Navy Medicine patient in the safest way possible," said Cmdr. Eric … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2016
SecAF, CSAF Testify on FY 2017 AF Posture
WASHINGTON, February 11, 2016 (AFNS) - Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III testified before the Senate Appropriations Committee on the fiscal year 2017 Air Force posture on Capitol Hill Feb. 10. Both James and Welsh stressed that the need for airpower continues to rise and the gap between the U.S. Air Force and its … [Read more...]
FY17 Budget Provides Raise for Soldiers but Focuses on Readiness
WASHINGTON (Army News Service, Feb. 11, 2016) -- In its fiscal year 2017 budget request, the Army - similar to its sister services - has requested for Soldiers a 1.6 percent pay raise, the largest increase in four years. "The 2017 request for a 1.6 percent pay raise for our service members ... recognizes the unique demands and sacrifices of our service members," said Lt. … [Read more...]
Why You Need Modern Languages in Your Military Career
February 9, 2016 - If you've ever thought about a career in the military, you've likely been attracted to the excitement, power, and prestige. However, the military isn't only about running around with guns, driving tanks or flying planes, as there are a huge number of other positions that are just as important and can be just as interesting. A career in the military offers up … [Read more...]
184th Wing’s Jayhawks Contribute Their Expertise to Massive Deployment
WICHITA, Kan. - February 5, 2016 - "The Air Expeditionary Force deployments are the reason that we wear the uniform," said Lt. Col. Brock Sissel, commander, 184th Civil Engineer Squadron. "It is a great opportunity for the guys to see how other countries live and operate, and it gives them the understanding of how they fit into the Air Force mission." That opportunity was … [Read more...]