FEBRUARY 8, 2017, WASHINGTON (AFNS) - The Air Force is taking steps to turn government vehicle operator certifications into commercial driver’s licenses. By creating a course to mirror the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators Commercial Driver’s License Test System model, the Air Force will enable examiners to certify government motor vehicle operators on … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2017
New Advanced Sortie Production Course Focuses on Production at Tactical Level
FEBRUARY 8, 2017, JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. (AFNS) - Air Force readiness is often a topic of discussion. As recently as March 2016, during testimony to Congress, former Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James stated, “less than half our combat forces are ready for a high-end fight.” Then, she added, “The Air Force is the smallest, oldest and least ready … across the full … [Read more...]
Soldiers in Poland Attend Super Bowl in VR, Surprised by Loved Ones
FEBRUARY 7, 2017, CAMP KARLIKI, Poland - As Spc. Erik Guerrero stepped into the giant virtual reality pod inside a quiet tank maintenance bay 50 yards away from where a raucous Super Bowl party was going on, he had no idea what to expect. What he found inside was more than just an immersive virtual reality experience that simulated attending the big game. It was an … [Read more...]
Iron Fist 2017 Opening Ceremony
FEBRUARY 7, 2017, MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - “The purpose of the exercise is to enhance interoperability between U.S. and the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force, as well as to build amphibious capabilities for the JGSDF,” said Col. Chandler Nelms, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit commanding officer. Exercise Iron Fist 2017 marks the 12th iteration of the annual … [Read more...]
SAIL Suicide Prevention Program Launches Navy-wide
FEBRUARY 7, 2017, WASHINGTON (NNS) - The Navy's 21st Century Sailor Office announced Feb. 6 that the SAIL suicide prevention program (Sailor Assistance and Intercept for Life) is now available Navy-wide at all Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) locations. SAIL, which was launched as a pilot program last August in the Pacific Northwest, is designed to provide rapid … [Read more...]