Archives for April 2017

Honorable Discharge: 5 College Degrees to Consider After Your Military Service

April 17, 2017, by Lizzie Weakley - So you have finished your time in the armed forces, served your country with distinction, and now you need to consider what to do with the college money you received due to the GI Bill. Well, here are five college degrees you should consider studying before you start taking classes. Criminal Justice Degree One of the most popular lines … [Read more...]

NSWC PCD Takes Technological Leap with Unmanned Aircraft System Certification

APRIL 17, 2017, PANAMA CITY, Fla. (NNS) - A U.S. Navy aviation unit is establishing an unmanned aircraft system (UAS) flight program aiding in the command's research, development, test and evaluation mission and specifically to aid in the development of UAS payloads and mine warfare and expeditionary warfare systems. Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division's (NSWC … [Read more...]

South Korean, US Forces Exercise Logistics Capabilities During Operation Pacific Reach 2017

APRIL 17, 2017, POHANG, South Korea - On a bright and windy day, a gray U.S. Army landing craft utility ship loaded with tactical vehicles and other mission equipment to support exercise Operation Pacific Reach 2017 slowly made its way to the Trident Pier causeway here while soldiers and Marines patiently wait. When the ship reached its mooring, service members grabbed lines … [Read more...]

USS Bataan Honors 75th Anniversary of Battle of Bataan and Bataan Death March

APRIL 17, 2017, GULF OF ADEN (NNS) - Amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) commemorated the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Bataan and ensuing Bataan Death March by hosting a number of events April 9 to 14, while deployed in the 5th Fleet Area of Operations in support of maritime security operations. Bataan hosted multiple events during a five-day commemoration. Each … [Read more...]

Air Mobility Command Civic Leaders Learn About Global Reach Execution

APRIL 17, 2017, SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. (AFNS) - Headquarters Air Mobility Command hosted 30 civic leaders at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, from April 10-12, 2017, to provide an interactive look into what it takes to execute the rapid global mobility mission every day. This is the first time in two years that Headquarters AMC has hosted civic leaders here. “My role … [Read more...]

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Army Transforms to Meet the Needs

DECEMBER 17, 2025 — The United States Army has consistently transformed to meet the needs of its people, equipment, tactics and strategy over the past 250 years. The year 2025 was no different. Army senior leaders demonstrated this year that no challenge is too great to overcome if new ways of thinking are applied to […]

Air National Guard Unveils New Bonus Program

MARCH 11, 2023 – On March 1st, the Air National Guard (ANG) launched a new bonus program to attract and retain personnel in critical specialties. The initiative offers significant financial rewards, with bonuses of up to $90,000 for eligible members, depending on their Air Force Specialty Codes (AFSCs). This strategic move aims to strengthen the […]

Military Students’ Tips to Balance Service and Studies

OCTOBER 10, 2025 – Studying in college while serving in the military can be highly rewarding but also extremely demanding in some respects. Military members, veterans, and their families typically balance demanding duty schedules, deployments, family responsibilities, and school schedules. It requires careful planning, flexibility, and being willing to seek and take advantage of available […]

Former Soldier Navigates Job Hunt

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 — In early 2017, Michael Quinn endured what he called the worst day in the worst year of his life. Quinn, then a sergeant major and 24-year Army Soldier, had weathered deployments in Iraq, Afghanistan and the Philippines. As an Army counter-intelligence agent, he said he learned to operate under grave circumstances […]

How Military Families Can Avoid Financial Panic During a Shutdown

OCTOBER 23, 2025 – Government shutdowns create unique challenges for military families who live on tight budgets, frequently relocate, and manage the constant demands of military service. While the uncertainty can feel overwhelming, following these five strategies can help you navigate the crisis with confidence. Keep Perspective. This financial disruption will end, just as the […]