OCTOBER 20, 2016, FORT GREELY, Alaska (AFNS) - Over the course of 12 days in October, with temperatures dropping below freezing in the “Last Frontier,” Airmen from the 621st Contingency Response Wing provided rapid global mobility expertise during Red Flag-Alaska 17-1. The 621st CRW Airmen worked three different locations throughout Alaska assuring paratroopers with the 4th … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2016
Elliott and Luna: A Coast Guard Explosive Detection Team
October 20, 2016, by Petty Officer 2nd Class Ali Flockerzi - Her partner walks beside her, reading her body language and encouraging her to keep moving. Suddenly, her sensitive nose catches a familiar smell. Bingo! She sits down confidently. She glances up at her partner whose face now displays a huge grin. Her tail frantically wags as he tosses her a reward: her favorite … [Read more...]
NIOD Groton Participates In Submarine Centennial Celebration
OCTOBER 20, 2016, GROTON, Conn. (NNS) - Navy Information Operations Detachment (NIOD) Groton Sailors participated in the Submarine Centennial Celebration at the Submarine Force Library and Museum Oct. 12. During the event, commands were invited to set up demonstrations geared toward highlighting their specific mission to local school children, Junior ROTC members, and Sea … [Read more...]
National Guard Uniquely Positioned to Contribute in Cyber Realm
OCTOBER 19, 2016, DETROIT - The civilian-acquired skills of its members enable the National Guard to make unique contributions in the cyber realm, Air Force Gen. Joseph Lengyel said Oct. 17. Guard members work in the technology sector in their civilian capacity, the chief of the National Guard Bureau told audience members at the North American International Cyber Summit … [Read more...]
PT, Better, Together
OCTOBER 19, 2016, ARABIAN GULF (NNS) - Throughout their deployment and in the heat of U.S. 5th Fleet, Sailors aboard guided-missile destroyer USS Stout (DDG 55) have been holding group PT (physical training) sessions in preparation for the imminent physical readiness test (PRT) season. Unlike many large-deck ships which may already offer group fitness classes or have several … [Read more...]