JUNE 6, 2016, MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, North Carolina - Marines from various units learn, assemble and design 3-dimensional objects using the Invent3D printer at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 1-2, 2016. During the past two days, the Marines were introduced to the printers, assembled them and learned about their capabilities. Aircraft … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2016
OPAT to Guide Recruits to Groups of, Rather Than Specific MOSs
JUNE 6, 2016, WASHINGTON (Army News Service) - This summer, the Army expects to begin administering the Occupational Physical Assessment Test with new recruits. The OPAT is currently being evaluated at a select number of recruiting stations around the Army. It involves four physical fitness tests that together measure a future Soldier's muscular strength, cardiorespiratory … [Read more...]
The History Behind the Navy’s Uniform
JUNE 3, 2016, SOUTH CHINA SEA (NNS) - The Navy's iconic uniforms are steeped in tradition and practicality with roots as far back as the Continental navy and the 18th-century British navy. Military uniforms were created to distinguish service members from their civilian counterparts or from service members belonging to a different group or military. Some of the earliest … [Read more...]
Defense Department Begins Educating Service Leaders on New Blended Retirement System
JUNE 3, 2016, WASHINGTON - Department of Defense officials announced Wednesday the launch of the "Leader Course," a tool designed to educate Service senior leaders and financial advisors about the new Blended Retirement System (BRS) that goes into effect, Jan. 1, 2018. Training for the new system is available via the Joint Knowledge On-line (JKO) and ArmyOneSource websites. … [Read more...]
Soldiers and Airmen Synchronize Capabilities during Hustler Trough III
JUNE 3, 2016, ORO GRANDE RANGE COMPLEX, N.M - Soldiers and Airmen came together to build confidence and proficiency during Hustler Trough III by engaging targets with integrated and synchronized mortars, artillery, infantry and joint fire. The weeklong exercise began, May 23, with a rehearsal of concept drill followed by three days of live-fire. Hosted by 1st Armored Division, … [Read more...]