JUNE 3, 2016, PANAMA CITY, Fla. (NNS) - Summer 2016 is heating up with new and upcoming advances in Navy diving technologies at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD), including a next generation HUD for diving helmets. Underwater Systems Development Project Engineer Dennis Gallagher and his team are developing what can be described as a … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2016
Total Force Integration Significant in KC-46 Support
JUNE 3, 2016, EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. (AFNS) - When the Air Force and Boeing launched the KC-46 Pegasus program, the 412th Test Wing was tagged as one of the prime players in testing and validation of the aircraft. Named the Air Force's Responsible Test Organization, the 412th TW had to supply aircraft and a support crew for testing at Boeing Field International … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Make Your War Veteran’s Homecoming Easier
June 3, 2016, by Meghan Belnap - The stresses and high-level situations our soldiers face overseas are difficult to relate to. It’s easy to show appreciation and respect to those that currently serve, but what about veterans who find themselves in the difficult process of assimilating back into home life? It's never easy to transition from the war zone to civilian life. Help … [Read more...]
New Marine Corps Tattoo Regulations
JUNE 2, 2016, WASHINGTON - The Marine Corps has released a new tattoo policy that seeks to balance the personal desires of Marines with high standards of professional military appearance and heritage. The Marine Corps Bulletin 1020, released June 2, 2016, explains the new Marine Corps tattoo policy, which replaces all previous tattoo policy guidance. “The Commandant and I … [Read more...]
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: Treatable, Normal Response to Abnormal Events
JUNE 2, 2016, LANDSTUHL, Germany - June is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month, so it's a good time to think about this common problem. Estimates of Post-Traumatic Stress (PTS) in the military suggest that 12-15 percent of service members who have been deployed meet the PTSD diagnostic criteria. Many more experience the effects of PTS without necessarily … [Read more...]