FEBRUARY 17, 2017, WASHINGTON (Army News Service) - The Army has long said that only one in four Americans are fit to enlist. But that pool of American youth from which recruiters draw is improving, according to Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel A. Dailey. "I'm very proud of the young generation," Dailey said of those young Americans who are now of age to join the Army. "I've … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2017
F-35S Land in Japan and Launch New Aviation Era
FEBRUARY 17, 217, OKINAWA, Japan - The world’s first supersonic short-take-off, vertical-landing aircraft just landed in the Pacific this month, launching the Marine Corps into a new era of expeditionary aviation. Brig. Gen. John M. Jansen, the deputy commanding general of III Marine Expeditionary Force, expects the new F-35B Lightning II to provide new dimensions of range, … [Read more...]
Polar Plunge 2017: Set Up for Success
FEBRUARY 17, 2017, NORFOLK (NNS) - Sailors aboard aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) worked together with other Sailors to set up the 25th anniversary of the Polar Plunge 2017 Special Olympics event on the waterfront in Virginia Beach, Virginia, Feb. 2. Polar Plunge is held annually across the United States, including five locations throughout Virginia. … [Read more...]
Is Veteran’s Court in Danger?
February 17, 2017, by Brooke Faulkner - Veteran’s Treatment Court is a special court model that pairs legally-entangled veterans of the US armed services with judges who understand the complexities of life after military service. According to the Center for Military Health Policy Research, one in five veterans has symptoms of a mental health disorder or cognitive impairment. … [Read more...]
5 Personal Finance Tips Any New Enlistee Should Know
February 17, 2017, by Casey Meehan - Joining the service is not an easy decision for most people. For some, it is a way to help their families back at home financially. As such, young soldiers can end up stressed because they feel they are not doing enough to help. There have been numerous reports over the past decade concerning the harsh life some veterans and their … [Read more...]