JULY 7, 2016, PEARL HARBOR (NNS) - The Navy's Shore and Expeditionary Integration Program Office (PMW 790) recently achieved an important milestone for its latest Deployable Joint Command and Control (DJC2) system. The system was set up in Hawaii for use during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise, which kicked off June 30. As part of continuous modernization efforts and in … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2016
Maintenance Maintains Readiness
JULY 7, 2016, MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, North Carolina - Maintenance is paramount to the mission,” said Capt. Eric Albright, the future operations officer and an AV-8B Harrier pilot with VMA-231. “There is no way we can execute our mission without the Marines in charge of maintenance doing their job. It is the center of gravity for any flying squadron.” The … [Read more...]
Air Force Selects First Enlisted Airmen for Global Hawk Pilot Training
JULY 7, 2016, WASHINGTON (AFNS) - The Air Force recently selected the first 10 enlisted Airmen to attend RQ-4 Global Hawk pilot training, marking the first time since World War II enlisted Airmen will be behind the stick. The first combined enlisted and officer training course will begin October 2016, with the first enlisted Airmen expected to graduate in 2017. "We're … [Read more...]
Health Innovation Month: Highlighting, Inspiring Innovation in Navy Medicine
JULY 7, 2016, FALLS CHURCH, Va. (NNS) - Navy Medicine is showcasing the importance of innovation by recognizing July as Health Innovation Month in efforts to continue to improve care through innovation. Throughout the month, Navy Medicine will cultivate a culture of innovation by highlighting initiatives and programs that improve the convenience and experience of its … [Read more...]
Marines and Airmen Conduct FEX to Enhance EOD Skills
JULY 7, 2016, MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. - Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians with the 4th Civil Engineer Squadron from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, joined Marines with 2nd EOD Company, 8th Engineer Support Battalion, to conduct training as the Marines completed a quarterly evaluation of their capabilities as EOD technicians during a field … [Read more...]