WASHINGTON (Army News Service, April 1, 2016) - The Army's chief information officer announced, March 31, the release of the Army's new, long-term, network strategy called "Shaping the Army Network (2025-2040)." The strategy takes a long view of where the network and related science and technology efforts are headed and how the Army is looking to shape that future … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2016
Nations Come Together, Finalize Plans for Pacific Partnership 2016
APRIL 4, 2016, SAN DIEGO, Calif. (NNS) - Pacific Partnership 2016 is taking shape as mission staff, partners from participating countries, and non-government organizations gathered in San Diego, March 26-30, to complete the final planning conference for the 2016 mission. "It has been impressive to see this year's mission planning develop and progress," said Capt. Melanie … [Read more...]
Legislation Bars Some State IDs as Unacceptable to Access Federal Facilities
ARLINGTON, Va. (April 4, 2016) - Beginning April 16, legislation bars some state IDs from some states and territories in the United States will no longer be accepted as primary identification for persons to gain access onto Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall and other federal installations. As detailed in the Real ID Act of 2005, driver's licenses and identification cards from … [Read more...]
Airmen Discuss One of the Little-Known Best Jobs in Air Force
MARCH 4, 2016, WASHINGTON (AFNS) - If you’re an Airman with technical skills, an outstanding performer who always meets physical training standards and has completed all military and other education requirements, the 844th Communications Squadron may have a job for you. The jobs themselves vary, but all involve working as part of the executive travel communications teams … [Read more...]
Navy Expands Tattoo Options, Command Ball Cap Wear
APRIL 1, 2016, WASHINGTON (NNS) - In response to feedback from the fleet and senior enlisted leadership, the Navy announced two changes to its uniform policy, March 31, in NAVADMIN 082/16. First, the Navy is updating its tattoo policy and will authorize Sailors to: * Have one tattoo on their neck that does not exceed one inch in any direction. * Have visible tattoos below … [Read more...]