JUNE 21, 2016, WEST POINT, N.Y. (NNS) - Navy wounded warrior athletes excelled at shooting events during the fourth day of competition, at the Department of Defense Warrior Games in West Point, New York, June 19. Shooting events involve competitors using air pistols and air rifles to fire a series of shots at a stationary, electric target. Shooting categories include air … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2016
Future Base Camps Will Sip Fuel and Water, Cut Waste
DEVENS, Mass. (June 21, 2016) - One day soon, Army expeditionary future base camps will sip fuel and water while slashing waste. That was the message heard by Army leadership June 15 at the Sustainability Logistics Basing -- Science and Technology Objective Demonstration, or SLB-STO-D, Leadership Day at the Base Camp Integration Laboratory, or BCIL, on Fort … [Read more...]
NAVFAC Small Business Program Recognized by Veteran Association
JUNE 21, 2016, WASHINGTON (NNS) - The National Veteran Small Business Coalition (NVSBC) recognized the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) for its proficiency in awarding contracts to veteran-owned small businesses, June 21. "It is our pleasure to recognize NAVFAC for your accomplishments in using veteran and service-disabled, veteran-owned small businesses in your … [Read more...]
Combining Elements; Reserve Marines Complete First Evolution of ITX 4-16
JUNE 21, 2016, MARINE CORPS AIR GROUND COMBAT CENTER TWENTYNINE PALMS, California - As the heat rose steadily over the course of two-weeks in the vast desert of southern California, so did the proficiency of the Reserve Marines completing their annual ITX training at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California. The Marines attended multiple training … [Read more...]
433rd AW Becomes First Reserve Wing to Get New C-5M
JUNE 21, 2016, JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas (AFNS) - The saying “history repeats itself” has become all too familiar to the 433rd Airlift Wing, as hundreds of Airmen and distinguished guests gathered along the flightline here June 17 to welcome the wing’s first C-5M Super Galaxy, named “The City of San Antonio.” The move makes the 433rd AW the first and only Air … [Read more...]