APRIL 26, 2017, OKINAWA, Japan - For the first time in history, the military freefall jumpmaster course was delivered outside of the continental United States. Hosted by the U.S. Marines Corps 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion and administered by a Mobile Training Team, the course qualified 27 Marines, Soldiers and Airmen as military freefall jumpmasters in Okinawa, Friday, April … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2017
3 Tips for U.S. Veterans Becoming Business Owners
April 26, 2017, by David McCauley - American military veterans have a long and proud tradition of building and leading U.S. businesses. Companies like Sperry Shoes, RE/MAX, RideScout, FedEx, and Wal-Mart were all co-founded or founded by U.S. veterans. Time spent in the service teaches the importance of preparation, instills discipline, and helps hone leadership skills. All of … [Read more...]
Air Force Club Scholarship Program has $36,000 Available to Air Force Club Members, Families
APRIL 25, 2017, JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas (AFNS) - The deadline to apply for the 2017 Air Force Club Scholarship Program is May 12. During the past 19 years, the program has provided college tuition assistance to more than 440 Air Force Club members and their eligible family members. As in the past, applicants must be club members or their eligible dependent … [Read more...]
Counter-Drone Tech Evokes ’80s Video Game
APRIL 25, 2017, CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait - Recent attacks by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria have changed the 21st-century battlespace by employing airborne drones for reconnaissance and attacks. Task Force Spartan personnel took action to counter the threat by familiarizing themselves with a counter-drone technology using inexpensive, airborne, commercially available drones at … [Read more...]
Pilot Program Tests Wi-Fi in Air Hangars to Improve Aircraft Readiness
APRIL 25, 2017, MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Virginia - The Marine Corps is investing in secure, wireless wi-fi in air hangars that will give maintenance crewmembers continual access to manuals, parts, and information for improved aircraft readiness. Marine Corps Systems Command and Headquarters Marine Corps Command, Control, Communication and Computers, started Wi-Fi … [Read more...]