DECEMBER 14, 2016, MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Virginia - Marine Corps Systems Command’s Combat Support Systems is exploring ways to get Marines the equipment they need faster and at no additional cost. The command implemented the Equipment Exchange Initiative in 2014. Promoted by the General Services Administration and Defense Logistics Agency, federal agencies are … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2016
How to Train Your Crows
DECEMBER 14, 2016, INDIAN OCEAN (NNS) - It's 0630 when Petty Officer 2nd Class Jordan Gardner makes his way into the chart room, hearing the click of the cipher lock behind him as he closes the door. The voices of the pilothouse muffle as he welcomes the hum of his computer starting up. As he steels his eyes against the bright light of the monitor, Gardner opens up the plan of … [Read more...]
SECAF Shares Developments with Spouse and Family Programs at Townhall
DECEMBER 13, 2016, Washington (AFNS) - Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James held a Facebook townhall to address concerns from Airmen and their family members have, about spouse and family programs, Dec. 12. The townhall meeting provided an update to concerns and issues brought to her attention during the Air Force Spouse and Family Forum in October. “I told you we … [Read more...]
United Service Military Apprenticeship Program: Get Credit For Your Work
DECEMBER 13, 2016, ATLANTIC OCEAN (NNS) - Military experience is an outstanding resume-builder, but employers are always on the lookout for that extra edge, something that can be backed up with certificates and credentials. Sailors and Marines interested in achieving this extra leg-up can do so by completing a civilian apprenticeship through the United Service Military … [Read more...]
New Study Examining Readiness of the Army Reserve
DECEMBER 13, 2016, WASHINGTON (Army News Service), By David Vergun - An Army Reserve G-3/5/7 study of the force called "Ready Force," is taking a hard look at how well postured the Reserve is to support the Army against quick-striking, near-peer adversaries in full-spectrum operations. Lt. Gen. Charles D. Luckey said he and his staff are eagerly awaiting the analytics from … [Read more...]