FEBRUARY 7, 2017, JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO - LACKLAND, Texas (AFNS) - Created in 1975, Red Flag was established by Gen. Robert J. Dixon, then commander of Tactical Air Command, to more realistically train forces for combat. This year’s first Red Flag, 17-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, has today’s intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance warriors thinking about the … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2017
Col. Varney Unveils Long Range Plan at Army’s Largest OCONUS Garrison
FEBRUARY 7, 2017, GRAFENWOEHR, Germany - The garrison commander here recently unveiled his long-range plan, which will serve as a framework to improve garrison services, ensure community security and enable U.S. Army readiness. Col. Lance Varney released the plan after he and his team of directors and staff made a 90-day assessment mindful of higher headquarters guidance, … [Read more...]
DESRON 60 Earns Captain’s Cup for Second Straight Year
FEBRUARY 7, 2017, ROTA, Spain (NNS) - Each year, one command aboard Naval Station Rota is presented the traveling Captain's Cup trophy and is able to retain it at their command building for an entire year until the following year's winner is announced. Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 60 obviously enjoys displaying it in their building, because they'll be holding on to it for a … [Read more...]
Military Training: Can Testosterone Improve Your Combat Performance
February 7, 2017, by Matiss Stein - A very frequent question asked when preparing for longer periods out on the field. Can testosterone help an individual soldier keep his focus, readiness, and strength during field training, combat operations or war? First of all, you might wonder why they would even need a testosterone boost. Military troops, when engaged in extended periods … [Read more...]
Navy Credentialing Opportunities On-line Announces Briefing Schedule
FEBRUARY 6, 2017, PENSACOLA, Fla. (NNS) - From coast to coast, Navy Credentialing Opportunities On-line (COOL) will be visiting 15 locations across the country through the rest of fiscal year 2017 to educate Sailors on what the program offers. Navy COOL provides active-duty and Reserve Sailors, whether forward deployed, underway or ashore, a way to map their Navy education, … [Read more...]