August 29, 2016 - The Army Materiel Command (AMC)-support of Career Program Manager training (CPMs) synchronizes efforts across career programs (CPs) and ensures all Department of the Army (DA) Civilians are provided the mentorship and coaching needed to ensure overall success. CPM training continues the dialogue of opportunities available to specific CPs by increasing … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2016
Fleet Master Chief Graduates from Back to Boot Camp Program
AUGUST 29, 2016, GREAT LAKES, Ill (NNS) - More than 50 chief selects from various commands throughout the nation graduated from the Back to Boot Camp program held at Recruit Training Command (RTC), Aug. 19. This year's program had the honor of hosting Fleet Master Chief Susan Whitman, 17th Pacific Fleet Master Chief, who enhanced the experience for mentors, selectees, and … [Read more...]
Air Force Opens Enlisted Remotely Piloted Aircraft Pilot Program to All AFSCs
AUGUST 29, 2016, WASHINGTON (AFNS) - Using a phased-application approach, Air Force senior leaders are casting a wider net to ensure more active-duty enlisted Airmen are eligible to apply for the service’s RQ-4 Global Hawk remotely piloted aircraft program, a Pentagon official said Aug. 29. The program expands the eligibility pool from career-enlisted aviators to all Air … [Read more...]
U.S., Australia, China Set to Survive Inside the Outback for Exercise Kowari 2016
AUGUST 29, 2016, NORTHERN TERRITORY, Australia - Thirty participants from three different countries must learn to work together to survive without any food, water or shelter in the Australian outback. The Australian Defence Force is hosting the third iteration of Exercise Kowari 2016, a trilateral survival training exchange, from August 27 to September 9. Participants from … [Read more...]
TRADOC Commander: Army Will Augment Navy and Air Force in Future Conflicts
AUGUST 29, 2016, WASHINGTON (Army News Service) - The U.S. Army is considered the world's premier land force, but it also has the capability to play a greater role in shaping other domains like sea, air, cyber and space in future conflicts. "We won't duplicate capabilities of the other services. We want to enable the other services." said Greco, deputy chief of staff with … [Read more...]