JULY 16, 2016, FORT MCCOY, Wis. - In a combat theater soldiers face small arms fire and exploding ordnance attacks, but for Reserve Soldiers it can be difficult to simulate these real world threats during monthly battle realistic training assemblies. To achieve the most realistic training possible, Reserve units teamed up with Active Army and Army National Guard units here … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2016
Air Force Begins Study on Noise Exposures with Total Exposure Health Initiative
JULY 25, 2016, FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AFNS) - An Air Force Surgeon General initiative called Total Exposure Health will soon advance from a concept to a real-world demonstration at an operational base. Total Exposure Health focuses on primary prevention, which includes exposures in the workplace, the environment and lifestyles, in order to prevent disease and injury from … [Read more...]
Energy Security, ‘Reduced Footprint’ Top Priorities for Lieutenant General
JULY 25, 2016, WASHINGTON - Recently-promoted Lt. Gen. Gwen Bingham is the first officer in 10 years to serve as the assistant chief of staff for Installation Management without also serving as commander of Installation Management Command. Bingham still has a lot on her plate, though. She oversees the planning of funding and development of management policy for more than 150 … [Read more...]
HMH-361 Participates in Exercise Chura-Shima Rescue 2016
JULY 25, 2016 - Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing currently deployed with 1st Marine Aircraft Wing as part of the unit deployment program, worked alongside the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and Okinawa emergency services in Exercise Chura-Shima Rescue 2016 July 21, aboard Camp Naha, Okinawa Japan. The annual exercise hosted by … [Read more...]
STRATCOM Deputy Commander Receives Fourth Star
JULY 25, 2016, OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb.(AFNS) - Air Force Gen. Stephen W. Wilson, the U.S. Strategic Command deputy commander, received his fourth star July 22 during a promotion ceremony at the parade field here. Navy Adm. Cecil D. Haney, the STRATCOM commander, hosted the ceremony over which Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein presided. During his … [Read more...]