January 17, 2017, By Amanda Wilks - There are a lot of important choices to make when joining the military, and choosing the right military occupational specialty (MOS) is one of the biggest. That is the choice that determines how you serve while you are in the military, but it also has repercussions that can last long after you leave the service. There are plenty of options to … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2017
Planning For Your Career After Military Service
January 17, 2017, by David McCauley - The day you raise your right hand and swear to support and defend the United States is undoubtedly a proud one. Yet the day that you are released from service can be a proud moment to reflect upon all you've accomplished and where you’ll go next. This is the beginning of a new chapter in your life. Now that you are no longer an enlisted … [Read more...]
Time Served: How to Adjust to New Civilian Expenses
January 17, 2017, by Eileen O'Shanassy - Anyone who has successfully completed their service in the military understands that making a successful transition to the civilian world is a major life event. Military uniforms and conduct are gone and replaced with civilian clothes and a much different way of life. One of the major adjustments could be with finances. Here are some … [Read more...]
Fort Jackson Soldiers Train on Newest M320A1 Grenade Launcher
FORT JACKSON, S.C., By Robert Timmons - Soldiers on Fort Jackson began training with a new weapons system that can launch grenades while attached to an M4 carbine rifle, or be fired independently. A training team was on hand at Fort Jackson Tuesday and Wednesday to familiarize drill sergeants with the newest grenade launcher in the Army arsenal -- the M320A1 grenade … [Read more...]
Edwards Air Force Base Reduces Cost for Fire Suppression Test
JANUARY 16, 2017, EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. (AFNS) - Members of the F-35 Integrated Test Force developed a new funnel system that captures the foam or water deluge during required hangar fire-suppression system tests, saving $79,750 and several days of delay, which can be critically important for test programs. The new funnel system testing by members from the Edwards … [Read more...]