JANUARY 12, 2017, BRUCKE-LEHNIN, Germany - Accomplishing a vital mission, such as convoying 21 military vehicles across Germany to Poland, demands an experienced team. For the last two days, Soldiers from 3-17 Support Maintenance Company, 18th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 16th Sustainment Brigade have provided vehicle maintenance support to Soldiers assigned to 3rd … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2017
Navy Announces 2017 Navy Week Schedule
JANUARY 12, 2017, MILLINGTON, Tenn. (NNS) - From Portland, Maine, to Spokane, Washington, America's Navy will sail into 15 cities across the country in 2017 as part of the 2017 Navy Week outreach program. Navy Weeks, coordinated by the Navy Office of Community Outreach (NAVCO), are designed to give Americans the opportunity to learn about the Navy, its people, and its … [Read more...]
Marine Corps F-35BS Relocate to Japan
JANUARY 12, 2017, YUMA, Ariz., By Courtesy Story - Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121, an F-35B squadron with 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, departed Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, transferring to Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 9, 2017. The first location to receive the Marine Corps' F-35B, as part of its worldwide deployment capability, is Iwakuni, … [Read more...]
Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James Bids Farewell as SecAF
JANUARY 11, 2017, WASHINGTON (AFNS) - The men and women of the Air Force bid farewell to the 23rd Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James during a ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Jan. 11. James led the Air Force for more than three years after being confirmed in December 2013. “Because of your leadership, the United States Air Force is better prepared to … [Read more...]
NNSY Launches High Velocity First Line Supervisor Program
JANUARY 12, 2017, NORFOLK (NNS) - Norfolk Naval Shipyard will launch its initial High Velocity First Line Supervisor (1LS) class in February, changing the way supervisors are both hired and trained. Unlike the original five-day training model, the new model is based on curriculum design concepts which are composed of "learn, use, and teach back," explained Chad Coffin, lead … [Read more...]