WASHINGTON, April 19, 2016 - Defense Department Chief Information Officer Terry Halvorsen discussed the DoD’s network modernization and data center consolidation efforts as part of the department’s cyber strategy during a recent media roundtable with defense reporters. The DoD CIO also explained how his office is empowering mobile data access and thinking about how to make … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2016
Navy Training Launches New Course and App for LifeSkills
APRIL 19, 2016, PENSACOLA, Fla. (NNS) - Naval Education and Training Command implemented a new four day LifeSkills course to address the Sailorization process and re-enforce everyday skills for Sailors beginning in April. Supplementing the class is a "Life Skills Reach Back" mobile app now available for download. "The class, coupled with the mobile app, increases its … [Read more...]
Army Divers Conduct Underwater Demolition Training
APRIL 19, 2016, JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii - U.S. Army divers with 7th Engineer Dive Detachment, 130th Engineer Brigade, 8th Theater Sustainment Command, conducted underwater demolition training, April 12-14, at Puuloa Range Complex off the coast of Iroquois Point, Hawaii. Assisting in the training is 545th transportation Company, 8th TSCs Logistic Support … [Read more...]
Hurricane Hunters Promote Preparedness in Caribbean, Latin America
APRIL 19, 2016, KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. (AFNS) - The 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron "Hurricane Hunters" and the National Weather Service's National Hurricane Center partnered together to promote hurricane preparedness during the Caribbean Hurricane Awareness Tour (CHAT) April 9-17. The purpose of CHAT is to raise hurricane awareness across Latin America and the … [Read more...]
The US Military Compensations, Retirement Benefits and Criticisms
April 19, 2016, by Kathryn Smith - In recent times, countries like Sweden, Ireland, Poland and even the U.K. are trying hard to control their military expenditures. The fact that these countries have increased their retirement-pension-eligibility-age for military personnel, further strengthens the point. On the other hand, the United States sticks to its status quo – the global … [Read more...]