MAY 18, 2017, PENSACOLA, Fla. (NNS) - For service members interested in pursuing or continuing their education while on active duty, Navy tuition assistance (TA) is designed to help. "Two of the questions we get asked most often are 'How do I get started with my education?' and 'How do I pay for it?'," said Naval Education and Training Professional Development Center … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2017
First Term Airmen Courses Receive Curriculum Overhaul
MAY 18, 2017, JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) - The Air Force has rolled out a new First Term Airmen Course dedicated to developing Airmen as next-generation leaders. Airmen straight out of technical training will be taking the next step in their professional development when they attend the newly revamped FTAC at their assigned installation. The first … [Read more...]
Hiring and Support Summit to Offer Resources For Vets, Wounded Warriors
MAY 18, 2017, WASHINGTON, D.C. (NNS) - The Navy's 7th Annual Veteran and Wounded Warrior Hiring and Support Summit will offer workshops, career resources, and hiring opportunities Wednesday May 24 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Seattle Airport in Seattle. The summit will provide active duty, veterans and Wounded Warriors with an opportunity to speak … [Read more...]
Preventing Tragedy: The Murder of Chris Kyle
MAY 18, 2017, by Leslie Wyman - The sun is high, and the desert wind blows sands in all directions. Perched high on the rooftops of a seemingly “abandoned” apartment building, Chief petty officer Chris Kyle waits for any insurgent targets that will pose a danger to his advancing unit. 4 hours into the extreme heat, Chris remains undaunted of the harsh desert conditions, … [Read more...]
NRL Tests Autonomous Cooperative Soaring Concept
MAY 17, 2017, WASHINGTON (NNS) - The Solar Photovoltaic and Autonomous Soaring Base Program and the U.S. Marine Corps' Expeditionary Energy Office (E2O) want to improve the ability of unmanned platforms to support 24-7 information, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions. Researchers at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), Vehicle Research Section and … [Read more...]