March 8, 2016, by Lizzie Weakley - Military veterans provide a rich source of life experience for many career options. One of the most influential and meaningful is the position of Military History instructor. Although not every veteran is qualified or suited to teach military history, many have the aptitude and experiences to become great teachers of this important aspect of … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2016
Robots to Ease Loads and Reduce Risks for Soldiers
SPRINGFIELD, Va. (Army News Service, March 3, 2016) - Soldiers are being asked to do the impossible, carrying out missions while humping over 100 pounds of gear, said Col. Kurt "Travis" Thompson. They're doing the impossible every day, but they can do much more if that burden is eased, he said. Thompson, chief, Soldier Requirements Division, U.S. Army Training and … [Read more...]
Navy Sets Course for the Arctic Circle, Kicks Off ICEX 2016
MARCH 3,2016, ICE CAMP SARGO (NNS) - Commander, Submarine Forces (COMSUBFOR) officially kicked off Ice Exercise (ICEX) 2016 in the Arctic Ocean with the construction of U.S. Navy Ice Camp SARGO March 2. ICEX 2016 is a five-week exercise designed to research, test and evaluate operational capabilities in the Arctic region. "ICEX allows us to assess our operational … [Read more...]
First Lady to Women Veterans: ‘Tell Your Story’
WASHINGTON, March 3, 2016 - First Lady Michelle Obama had a message for women veterans today: “Tell your story.” The first lady and Dr. Jill Biden, wife of vice president Joe Biden, attended an annual Women’s History Month reception, honoring women veterans and hosted by House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi at the Capitol’s National Statuary Hall. Retired Air Force Brig. … [Read more...]
Toolkit Improves Cybersecurity
ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. (March 3, 2016) - It's hard to fight a hacker with a spreadsheet. However, that's how signal Soldiers catalog the hundreds of systems installed on Army unit networks, and keep track of the systems' potential cyber vulnerabilities and available security patches. It's a time-consuming process that lacks consistency and is prone to human … [Read more...]