December 15, 2016, by Brooke Faulkner - Not sure what to buy the military man in your life? If money was no object, every soldier, sailor, pilot, and marine would be getting a new car this Christmas. Can’t you just see it parked in the driveway, wrapped in an oversized, camouflage bow? The only question left to consider is simple: what kind of car best fits the servicemen in … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2016
Joint Tactical Ground System Sees First Test in 20 Years
DECEMBER 15, 2016, FORT CARSON, Colorado - Military operational testers recently conducted the first operational test of the Joint Tactical Ground Station (JTAGS) system in 20 years. JTAGS is an early warning system that communicates with the Air Force's Space Based Infrared System, which counters enemy tactical missiles targeted at U.S. forces or U.S. coalition partners. … [Read more...]
Landing Support Platoon Refines External Lift Capabilities
DECEMBER 14, 2016, CAMP HANSEN, Okinawa, Japan - Marines with Landing Support Platoon, Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, conducted annual helicopter support team and external load lift training Dec. 5-8, 2016, working with pilots from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Reinforced). Landing Support Platoon’s combined training with VMM-262 … [Read more...]
HRC Expands Assignment Tool for Active Duty, Enlisted Soldiers
DECEMBER 14, 2016, FORT KNOX, Kentucky - Army Human Resources Command has further expanded an online tool that enables active duty, enlisted Soldiers to designate assignment location and assignment preferences. The Assignment Satisfaction Key, or ASK, program was initially fielded to fill vacant positions in deploying units, but a redesign has transformed it into a career … [Read more...]
Fire and Brimstone: Advanced Welding School
DECEMBER 14, 2016, ATLANTIC OCEAN (NNS) - Face shield on! Gloves on! All tools on deck! Now it's time to make a spark! Two Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), lived that life during the rigorous, 14-week, Advanced Welding School, which boasts a 60 percent failure rate. However, that challenge inspired Petty Officer 2nd Class Chris Wheat … [Read more...]