Archives for February 2017

Portable Manned Interactive Cockpit Goes On the Road

FEBRUARY 6, 2017, EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. (AFNS) - One of 2016’s quick-kill innovation projects, the Portable Manned Interactive Cockpit, was deployed to Orlando, Florida, to participate in the Operation Blended Warrior event in December. This was the second year of a four-year event. Mark Louton, an Experimentation Center for Ideas/Technology Exploration team software … [Read more...]

New CLREC App Offers Culture, Language Tips

FEBRUARY 6, 2017, PENSACOLA, Fla. (NNS) - The new CLREC app for mobile devices is designed to support Navy personnel and their families stationed or deployed abroad with cultural awareness and language resources became available for download, Feb. 3. The app initially provides material for six fleet concentration areas: Bahrain, Italy, Japan, Spain, the Republic of Korea, … [Read more...]

Navy Consolidates Personnel Support Detachment and Customer Support Detachment Locations

FEBRUARY 6, 2017, MILLINGTON, Tennessee (NNS) - As part of an overall initiative to better serve the Fleet, Navy Personnel Command (NPC) announced a plan to implement a pay and personnel customer service model that is centralized, integrated and self-service-oriented by consolidating several Personnel Support Detachment and Customer Support Detachment locations in fiscal year … [Read more...]

Free Tax-Filling Software, Support Available for Soldiers, Families

FEBRUARY 3, 2017, WASHINGTON - With the tax season upon us, service members and their families can access free tax-filing software and consultations to help them navigate the task of submitting their annual taxes. Military members and their families can visit the Military OneSource website or call 1-800-342-9647 for the no-cost "MilTax" software, explained Erika Slaton, a … [Read more...]

Parris Island Tests Emergency Response with Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection Exercise

FEBRUARY 3, 2017, PARRIS ISLAND, South Carolina - Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island conducted an anti-terrorism force protection exercise Feb. 2, 2017. The exercise simulated an active shooter and hostage situation and was designed to test various aspects of the depot’s emergency response capabilities. During the exercise, Marine Corps law enforcement officers … [Read more...]

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Operation Christmas Drop Wraps Up

DECEMBER 19, 2025 – Operation Christmas Drop 2025 came to an end at Andersen Air Force Base, Dec. 14. This year marks the 74th iteration, bringing together service members from the U.S., Canada, Japan and South Korea for the Department of War’s longest-running humanitarian airlift mission. Around 270 bundles were constructed, filled and loaded onto […]

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 […]