APRIL 7, 2017, MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, Japan - Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121 conducted hot-reload exercises at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, April 6, 2017. This signified the first time the squadron loaded ordnance onto a running F-35B Lightning II aircraft at the air station in order to prepare for real-world scenarios. “We … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2017
Air National Guard Units Fly First, Last C-130 Deployments
APRIL 7, 2017, SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFNS) - Big changes are in the works for two Air National Guard units deployed to the 737th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron at the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing in Southwest Asia. The Connecticut ANG has transitioned from the A-10 Thunderbolt II and the C-21 Cougar to the C-130H Hercules, which it is currently flying on its first C-130 deployment. … [Read more...]
Sea-Air-Space Expo Enhances Navy Information Warfare Conversation
APRIL 7, 2017, NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. (NNS) - Conversations surrounding cybersecurity, innovation and support to the warfighter echoed through the Information Warfare (IW) pavilion at this year's (SAS) Sea-Air-Space Expo, April 3-5. Within the pavilion itself, attendees and exhibitors were able to speak with engineers, researchers, developers and subject matter experts … [Read more...]
5 Keys to Coping with Chronic Injury Pain
April 7, 2017, by Dixie Somers - You've served our country with sheer courage and selflessness. Thank God you've survived combat and returned safely home! Unfortunately, as for many veterans, a field injury can often render chronic pain. Constant discomfort is debilitating, especially when relief is fleeting. However, alternative and natural treatments can tame persistent … [Read more...]
Navy Implements Servicemember’s Group Life Insurance On-Line
APRIL 6, 2017, MILLINGTON, Tenn. (NNS) - The Navy announced in NAVADMIN 085/17 that Servicemember's Group Life Insurance (SGLI) will be available online for Sailors to verify, update and change their insurance coverage amount and beneficiaries starting April 6. To view or change information, Sailors may access SOES through My Navy Portal at https://my.navy.mil, by choosing … [Read more...]