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Archives for October 2016

F-35 Lightning II Testing Begins on USS America

F-35 Lightning II Testing Begins on USS America

OCTOBER 31, 2016, PACIFIC OCEAN (NNS) - Five Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II testing aircraft landed on the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) on Friday, October 28. America will embark seven F-35Bs - two are scheduled to begin the third shipboard phase of developmental test (DT-III) and five are scheduled to conduct operational testing. America, the first … [Read more...]

Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center Celebrates 75 Years

Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center Celebrates 75 Years

OCTOBER 31, 2016, MONTEREY, Calif. - The Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center at the Presidio of Monterey, California, celebrates its 75th anniversary this year as the provider of culturally based foreign language education, training and sustainment for the Department of Defense since 1941. "Time and time again, the nation's leadership -- military or civilian … [Read more...]

USS Mitscher Successfully Conducts Missile Firing Exercise

USS Mitscher Successfully Conducts Missile Firing Exercise

OCTOBER 31, 2016, ATLANTIC OCEAN (NNS) - Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer (DDG 57) USS Mitscher successfully conducts missile firing exercise and launched a Standard Missile (SM) off the coast of Virginia Oct. 18 as part of testing the latest version of the AEGIS Weapon System. The SM was launched against a representative target which was successfully … [Read more...]

Marine Corps’ First Force Fitness Instructor Course Shapes New Perspective on Training

Marine Corps’ First Force Fitness Instructor Course Shapes New Perspective on Training

OCTOBER 31, 2016, MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. - The Marine Corps’ first Force Fitness Instructor Course (FFI) began Oct. 3 at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. Marine Administration 460/16 was released in September outlining the guidance and end state of the FFI program, which was implemented to improve overall unit fitness and health. Fifty students from across the … [Read more...]

Air Force Takes Initial Steps to Reduce Training Unrelated to Primary Jobs

Air Force Takes Initial Steps to Reduce Training Unrelated to Primary Jobs

OCTOBER 31, 2016, WASHINGTON (AFNS) - The Air Force plans to reduce training unrelated to primary jobs of Airmen in order to address concerns that excessive and non-mission related demands are impacting Airmen’s ability to focus on and accomplish their core duties, officials announced Oct. 31. As part of ongoing efforts to take care of Airmen and revitalize squadrons, Air … [Read more...]

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Raven Focus Increases Warfighting for Total Army

JULY 28, 2025 — “We are here in support of Raven Focus which is a brigade annual training exercise for the 81st Stryker Brigade, based in Seattle, Washington,” said Lt. Col. Nathan Davis, commander, 1-357th Brigade Support Battalion, Joint Base Lewis-McChord. “For the National Guard and the Army Reserve, their biggest challenge is access to […]

Air National Guard Unveils New Bonus Program

MARCH 11, 2023 – On March 1st, the Air National Guard (ANG) launched a new bonus program to attract and retain personnel in critical specialties. The initiative offers significant financial rewards, with bonuses of up to $90,000 for eligible members, depending on their Air Force Specialty Codes (AFSCs). This strategic move aims to strengthen the […]

Education Benefits Make Stronger Service Members

APRIL 3, 2025 – Within the armed forces, a variety of educational benefits are available that allow service members to both improve themselves and make themselves more valuable to their service branch. One example is the Military Tuition Assistance Program. The program is available to enlisted personnel, officers and warrant officers in the Army, Navy, […]

Former Soldier Navigates Job Hunt

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 — In early 2017, Michael Quinn endured what he called the worst day in the worst year of his life. Quinn, then a sergeant major and 24-year Army Soldier, had weathered deployments in Iraq, Afghanistan and the Philippines. As an Army counter-intelligence agent, he said he learned to operate under grave circumstances […]

Financial Planning for Military Families

JUNE 25, 2025 – Have you ever wondered how military families manage their finances while dealing with deployments, relocations, and changing pay structures? Financial planning is a vital part of life for families who serve. With unique benefits, challenges, and lifestyle changes, military families must make smart financial decisions that protect their future and help […]

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