FEBRUARY 19, 2016, WASHINGTON - Mess Hall Beverages Contribute to Marines’ Performance - Beverage options available in military dining facilities are selected as a result of careful planning and a specific intent, which is to satisfy service members’ expectations while fulfilling vital nutritional purposes. Service members face demanding activity regimens, and often work … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2016
NAS Patuxent River CYP Director Touts Upbringing, Education as Keys to Success
FEBRUARY 19, 2016, PATUXENT RIVER, Md. (NNS) -- Amorio Parish was recently hired as Naval Air Station Patuxent River Installation Child and Youth Program Administrator. Parish, whose mother and father were both Soldiers, said he's certainly familiar with military tempo, lifestyle and family dynamics. "Nearly everything I learned was from my parents," Parish said. "My mom was … [Read more...]
Mobile ICU Improves Care for Wounded Troops Being Transported
FEBRUARY 19, 2016, AL UDEID AIR BASE, Qatar (AFNS) -- The mission of the 379th Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron here is to provide medical care for wounded service members, while flying them to locations where they can receive further treatment. The unit provides this service to U.S. military members, as well as coalition partners, supporting Operations Inherent … [Read more...]
Deadlines Approaching for Officers, Warrants, to Apply for Transfer to Cyber Branch
WASHINGTON (Army Cyber Command, Feb. 19, 2016) - Deadlines are approaching for active Army commissioned and warrant officers interested in joining the Army Cyber Branch under two Voluntary Transfer Incentive Program efforts. Interested active-duty warrant officers in the grades of warrant officer 1 through chief warrant officer 4 are eligible to request transfer to become … [Read more...]
Navy Finalizes 8 Cybersecurity Standards, Now Available to Industry
FEBRUARY 18, 2016, SAN DIEGO (NNS) - To ensure critical warfighting capabilities can operate, fight, and win in a contested cyber environment, the Navy has finalized the first eight in a series of more than two dozen planned foundational cybersecurity standards that govern the vast majority of the sea services' systems and programs. The Information Technology/Information … [Read more...]