October 14, 2016, by Cecelia Johnson - Life can be difficult enough for a veteran. Adjusting to the world back at home comes with plenty of challenges for many even without drug addiction being part of the equation. Sadly, a large number of veterans ultimately turn to drugs and/or alcohol to cope with PTSD and other mental health issues. Social isolation is a common … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2016
Foreign R&D Program Helps Upgrade DOD Shoulder-Fired Weapon
OCTOBER 13, 2016, ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. - The U.S. Army is testing significant improvements to a shoulder-fired weapon used by Soldiers and Special Operations Forces as part of a foreign technology program. Upgrades to the M3 Recoilless Rifle, also known as the Multi-role Anti-armor Anti-personnel Weapon System, will make it more ergonomic, six pounds lighter and … [Read more...]
Senior Officers Take Advantage of NPS Executive Master of Business Administration Degree Program
OCTOBER 13, 2016, MONTEREY, Calif. (NNS) - A growing number of senior naval officers are turning to the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) degree program. They are looking to meet their graduate education needs, despite the rigorous demands and back-breaking tempo that can come with serving in the Navy's most challenging … [Read more...]
24TH MEU Arrives in Haiti to Aid Haitian Government After Matthew
OCTOBER 13, 2016, PORT-AU'-PRINCE, Republic of Haiti - Elements of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, along with sailors from Expeditionary Strike Group 2, disembarked from USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) Sunday to assess storm damage to the Republic of Haiti’s infrastructure and provide initial capabilities for future disaster relief efforts. Haiti requested assistance from the … [Read more...]
Navy and Energy Commission Agree to Partner on Renewable Energy Initiatives
OCTOBER 13, 2016, SACRAMENTO, Calif. (NNS) - The California Energy Commission and the Department of the Navy signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Oct. 12 that will help the state and the Navy and Marine Corps continue to operate on the cutting edge of technology by pursuing innovative renewable energy initiatives. Energy Commission Chair Robert B. Weisenmiller and … [Read more...]