MAY 16, 2017, MOUNTAIN HOME AIR FORCE BASE, Idaho (AFNS) - The smartphone you've had for a while just died. You've tried everything in the user manual, and it's just not working. As you walk it to the trash can, defeated, wondering where you're going to get $300 for another phone, someone stops you, and asks to take a look before you throw it away. After a few minutes, the … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2017
Honorable Discharge: Why Military Veterans Should Pursue a College Education
May 16, 2017, by Lizzie Weakley - These days, one needs a college degree to prosper and thrive in today's economy. If you want to succeed in today's work marketplace, you will not only need to understand the basic reality of the civilian work economy. You'll also have to take the skill set that you nurtured in the military and give yourself a future-oriented outlook. For many … [Read more...]
Comfort and Combat: How do Marines Sleep Through War?
May 16, 2017, by Leslie Wyman - Boot camp is where our soldiers prepare physically and mentally. DS, or Drill Sergeants, do this to prepare troops for any situation that may come in combat. For strengthening, a lot of Marines become subject to extreme physical conditions. For mental strength, soldiers face a lot of stress from almost everything. A lot of people say that … [Read more...]
Air Force Announces Squadron Revitalization Idea Site
MAY 15, 2017, WASHINGTON (AFNS) - Air Force officials developed a crowdsourcing/idea website to leverage knowledge and expertise from Airmen in the field May 15, 2017. The CAC-enabled milSuite website provides an online presence for Airmen to submit any squadron revitalization idea that they believe will help. Airmen are encouraged to address specific topics presented in the … [Read more...]
Environmental Management System Identifies, Manages Liabilities
MAY 15, 2017, PATUXENT RIVER (NNS) - By definition, the Environmental Management System (EMS) provides the Navy's framework for day-to-day decision making and long-term planning processes to support mission readiness and regulatory compliance. The effective use of resources to prevent pollution, reduce energy consumption, conserve resources, and reduce hazardous waste and … [Read more...]