Archives for January 2017

Meet James N. Mattis: 10 Facts About the New DOD Secretary

JANUARY 24, 2017, WASHINGTON - Retired Marine Corps Gen. James N. Mattis has officially been confirmed as the new Secretary of Defense. While many of you who served (and those of you who still serve) in the Marine Corps know his achievements well, many other service members and DoD civilians might not know that much about the veteran commander. So to help introduce him to … [Read more...]

Veterans and Cancer

January 24, 2017, by Anum Yoon - Our veterans should receive top-of-the-line medical care - especially when it comes to serious diseases like cancer. Many occurrences of cancer among veterans can be linked back to their time in the service. For instance, soldiers who served in Vietnam may have been exposed to Agent Orange, a known carcinogen. Soldiers of more current conflicts, … [Read more...]

New Financial Literacy App Preps Sailors for Blended Retirement System Choices

JANUARY 24, 2017, WASHINGTON (NNS) - A new application for mobile devices designed to enhance financial literacy for Sailors is available today and helps provide the latest info on the Blended Retirement System (BRS) that goes into effect in 2018. The app is designed to provide Sailors with anytime, anywhere access to both training and resources that will help them make … [Read more...]

AGM-86B Air-Launched Cruise Missiles Pass Tests

JANUARY 23, 2017, KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. (AFNS) - Air Force B-52H Stratofortress aircrews recently tested three unarmed AGM-86B air-launched cruise missiles, demonstrating the bomber force’s ability to configure, load, fly and deliver the nation’s only nuclear cruise missile. The B-52H aircrews departed Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, for the Utah Test and … [Read more...]

USNS Spearhead Set to Deploy, Continuing Promise 2017 Begins

JANUARY 23, 2017, MAYPORT, Fla. (NNS) - Continuing Promise 2017 (CP-17) will begin early next week with the deployment a Military Sealift Command-operated expeditionary fast transport vessel, USNS Spearhead (T-EPF 1), to the U.S. Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) area of responsibility from January to April. CP-17 is a USSOUTHCOM-sponsored, and U.S. Naval Forces Southern … [Read more...]

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Squadrone Gets New Tactical Vehicles

DECEMBER 16, 2025 – The 332nd Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron received new Joint Light Tactical Vehicles, improving the fleet used for base defense and increasing safety and survivability in challenging terrain, in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 3, 2025. The JLTVs delivered to the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing were part of a […]

Air National Guard Unveils New Bonus Program

MARCH 11, 2023 – On March 1st, the Air National Guard (ANG) launched a new bonus program to attract and retain personnel in critical specialties. The initiative offers significant financial rewards, with bonuses of up to $90,000 for eligible members, depending on their Air Force Specialty Codes (AFSCs). This strategic move aims to strengthen the […]

Military Students’ Tips to Balance Service and Studies

OCTOBER 10, 2025 – Studying in college while serving in the military can be highly rewarding but also extremely demanding in some respects. Military members, veterans, and their families typically balance demanding duty schedules, deployments, family responsibilities, and school schedules. It requires careful planning, flexibility, and being willing to seek and take advantage of available […]

Former Soldier Navigates Job Hunt

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 — In early 2017, Michael Quinn endured what he called the worst day in the worst year of his life. Quinn, then a sergeant major and 24-year Army Soldier, had weathered deployments in Iraq, Afghanistan and the Philippines. As an Army counter-intelligence agent, he said he learned to operate under grave circumstances […]

How Military Families Can Avoid Financial Panic During a Shutdown

OCTOBER 23, 2025 – Government shutdowns create unique challenges for military families who live on tight budgets, frequently relocate, and manage the constant demands of military service. While the uncertainty can feel overwhelming, following these five strategies can help you navigate the crisis with confidence. Keep Perspective. This financial disruption will end, just as the […]