March 31, 2017, by David McCauley – There’s a particular brand of leadership that you’re taught in the military, and it originates with hands-on learning. Veterans specialize in leading teams in real-world situations as well as managing complex projects under pressure. That military experience, combined with a four-year degree, grants confidence and skills that should put you … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2017
Is the Military a Good Career Path?
March 31, 2017, by Julian Hooks - Choosing a career in the military is not a walk in the park if you are planning to join. Several legit factors should be put into consideration and carefully evaluated before deciding if joining the Military is a good career path for you. Good news is that, within the military, there are several different career opportunities to be exploited. … [Read more...]
Emergent Fly-Away Teams…Who Are They?
MARCH 30, 2017, NORFOLK (NNS) - One of the Navy's hidden treasures is its emergent fly-away teams. Some may consider them superheroes due to how they do business -- they go in, fix the problem, test it and head home -- without many knowing what they did or where they went. The first fly-away team was established in the 1990s when Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic (AIRLANT) … [Read more...]
No Pilot, No Problem: Marines Qualify With Raven at Division Fly Day
MARCH 30, 2017, MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. - Marines with 2nd Marine Division spent the day “catching and releasing” two Raven small unmanned aircraft systems as part of a Division Fly Day at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 27, 2017. The Marines were showing the capabilities and building familiarization with the Raven, a small unmanned … [Read more...]
Navy Surgeon General: Navy Medicine Focused on Readiness for Next Conflict
MARCH 30, 2017, FALLS CHURCH, Va. (NNS) - The Navy's top doctor testified before Congress, March 29. Vice Adm. Forrest Faison, Navy surgeon general and chief, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, appeared before the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense to discuss the current status of Navy Medicine, alongside his Army and Air Force counterparts. His testimony emphasized … [Read more...]