May 24, 2017, by Veronica Wright - Years ago, an older relative of mine made the decision to retire from the Army after 22 years – far earlier than the military mandatory retirement age. He did not make this decision lightly, and he planned for it two years in advance. During those two years, he went back to school and got his Master’s in business with an emphasis on human … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2017
Navy Urges Patience for Sailors Waiting on PCS Orders Following Passage of 2017 Consolidated Appropriations Act
MAY 23, 2017, WASHINGTON (NNS) - Following passage of the 2017 Consolidated Appropriations Act, the Navy announced today that Sailors should continue to expect to receive permanent change of station (PCS) orders with approximately two months or less lead time through the end of the fiscal year. While the Navy will make every effort to ensure PCS orders are released as … [Read more...]
I MEF Reserve Marines Support Joint Task Force Operational Capability Assessment
MAY 23, 2017, CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - Marines, soldiers, airmen, and sailors from reserve component units across the country supported I Marine Expeditionary Force Joint Task Force Operational Capability Assessment here, May 8-18, 2017. During the exercise, I MEF took the role of Joint Task Force headquarters providing command and control, planning and communications that … [Read more...]
US, Philippine Forces ‘Shoulder-to-Shoulder’ Balikatan 2017 Exercise Strengthens Interoperability
MAY 23, 2017, FORT MAGSAYSAY, Santa Rosa - Balikatan is a Filipino term meaning "shoulder-to-shoulder" and is an annual exercise involving the U.S. military and the Armed Forces of the Philippines, designed to build bilateral partnership by joining forces to complete humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, as well as counterterrorism training. The completion of Balikatan … [Read more...]
USAFSAM Aerospace Physiology Training Optimizes Airmen’s Performance
MAY 23, 2017, WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFNS) - Students with the U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine students, routinely use an altitude hypobaric chamber at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, which simulates a flight at 25,000 feet, as part of Initial Aerospace Physiological Training. First Lt. Alex Medina, the U.S. Air Force Space, Missiles and Forces … [Read more...]