AUGUST 26, 2016, PATUXENT RIVER, Md. (NNS) - The definition of the word praxis is "The act of engaging, applying, realizing and practicing ideas" - and that's exactly what Pure Praxis is all about. Different from standard Sexual Assault and Prevention Response (SAPR) training, Pure Praxis uses live, improvisational theater to recreate complicated, sensitive real-world … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2016
Bold Alligator 16 Reinforces Relationships and Doctrine
AUGUST 26, 2016, NORFOLK, Va. - Second Marine Expeditionary Brigade (MEB) and Expeditionary Strike Group 2 are embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan and proving the Navy and Marine Corps possess expanded capability to execute integrated large-scale amphibious operations in response to crisis during Bold Alligator 16, Aug. 15-26. BA 16 is the continuation of … [Read more...]
Research Analysts Develop F-22 Efficiency Tool
AUGUST 26, 2016, WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFNS) - Managing upgrades, retrofits and overall maintenance for a large number of aircraft can be challenging. It often requires great logistical efforts to ensure the right people and equipment are available at the right time to service aircraft. Operations research analysts assigned to the Air Force Life Cycle … [Read more...]
Tips for Dealing with an Unexpected Relocation
August 26, 2016, by Dixie Somers - The orders have come down and your military family is moving - soon and far away! It's easy to feel panicky about everything that is involved in dealing with an unexpected relocation, but there are many resources online and off that can help. Finding Housing Where will you live? Check out online resources like the Automated Housing … [Read more...]
Air Force and Army Planners Find Ways to See Greater Jump in Airdrops
AUGUST 25, 2016, POPE ARMY AIRFIELD, N.C. (AFNS) - With a jump in airdrops, an arriving C-130 Hercules taxies to a large hangar where about 60 Army paratroopers wait to board. Lugging about 100 pounds of gear, the Soldiers quickly line up and load into the aircraft as its four idling engines blow hot gusts over the tarmac. Minutes later, the plane is flying at 150 mph and … [Read more...]