WASHINGTON, Aug. 11, 2016 - The Defense Department has released an update of manual governing defense intelligence activities procedures, first published in 1982. DoD Manual 5240.01, “Procedures Governing the Conduct of DoD Intelligence Activities,” is put into effect following Executive Order 12333, which authorizes certain members of the intelligence community to collect, … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2016
Troops from Five Nations Undertake Peacekeeping Exercise Steppe Eagle 16 in England
AUGUST 10, 2016, STANFORD TRAINING AREA, U.K. - For two weeks, more than 700 Soldiers from five nations lived, trained and learned together. They responded to rioters, protected food and medical supplies from would-be looters, interacted with villagers and manned checkpoints. They dodged hurled potatoes, planned missions in poorly-lit village centers, and protected their posts, … [Read more...]
DoD to Host Virtual Education Fair and Link Military with College Support
AUGUST 10, 2016, PENSACOLA, Fla. (NNS) - The Department of Defense Voluntary Education Program will host its second Virtual Education Fair on Aug. 11 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. EST, and Navy Voluntary Education (VOLED) staff will be on hand to support Sailors. Registration is required to participate, but takes only a few minutes to provide a unique username, location, email, … [Read more...]
SR-71Blackbird Pilots and Crew Relive Absolute Speed Record
AUGUST 10, 2016, ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. (AFNS) - In 1976, it was a different time. The Cold War with the Soviet Union was in full swing and Americans were standing in line to buy gas. That year was also the country’s bicentennial birthday. To celebrate, officials decided to attempt to break some records with an aircraft known as the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird. On July 28, … [Read more...]
CLB-24 Undertakes the Helo Dunker
AUGUST 10, 2016, MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, N.C. - Marines are known to have the ability to adapt and overcome to any given situation, enabling them to respond quickly and efficiently to any situation that they may encounter. For Marines stationed around the world there is training available to deal with certain situations without having to improvise, such as scenarios … [Read more...]