FEBRUARY 3, 2017, NORFOLK (NNS) - In response to the Department of Defense tobacco policy updated last year and recent incidents affecting Sailor safety, U.S. Fleet Forces Command and Pacific Fleet announced fleet guidance stating Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS), including but not limited to e-cigarettes and vape pens, will be considered tobacco products and fleet … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2017
Troops to Receive Training on Military’s New Blended Retirement System
FEBRUARY 2, 2017, WASHINGTON - The Defense Department has launched mandatory training for eligible service members about their options under the blended retirement system nearly a year before that new system goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2018, Defense Department officials said. "The new military retirement system is "one of the most significant changes to military pay and … [Read more...]
Camp Pendleton Hosts Marine West Expo 2017
FEBRUARY 2, 2017, MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, California - Camp Pendleton Marines, Sailors, and civilian personnel had a chance to preview the latest in military technology during the Marine West Expo 2017 here, Feb. 1-2. The exposition is an event showcasing new gear, gadgets and equipment to Marines from hundreds of vendors from around the world. The event, now in … [Read more...]
Nimitz Carrier Strike Group Completes Fleet Synthetic Training-Mega 17-3
FEBRUARY 2, 2017, PACIFIC OCEAN (NNS) - Aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) and Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 11 completed (FST-M) Fleet Synthetic Training-Mega 17-3, Jan. 27, while in port at Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton. FST-M was the first opportunity for all of CSG-11 to work together in preparation for their upcoming Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX). Also … [Read more...]
Retired Air Force General Retroactively Retired to Major General Following Findings of Misconduct
FEBRUARY, 2, 2017, WASHINGTON (AFNS) - Retired Air Force Gen. Arthur J. Lichte has been retroactively retired in the lower grade of major general following an investigation by the Air Force Office of Special Investigations which revealed that he engaged in inappropriate sexual acts with a subordinate while still on active duty. … [Read more...]