JUNE 7, 2017, NORFOLK (NNS) - It is extremely important for Sailors to have an understanding of their ship and how it works. They have to be prepared to handle any circumstance or emergency on their ship. In order to maintain warfighting readiness, Sailors are required to earn the enlisted surface warfare specialist (ESWS) pin, which certifies that they have a basic … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2017
IGs Exchange Ideas, Best Practices at Annual Conference for Army Inspectors General
JUNE 7, 2017, FORT BELVOIR, Va. - The annual conference for Army inspectors general (IG) was held here April 25 through 27, bringing together more than 150 IGs from Army commands around the world to update them on relevant topics and to reinforce their agency's best practices. During the conference, which took place in Fort Belvoir's Humphreys Hall, they collaborated to … [Read more...]
Air Force Leaders Discuss the Future of Air and Space Power
JUNE 7, 2017, WASHINGTON (AFNS) - Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Capitol Hill June 6. At the forefront were the efforts to restore readiness and increase the lethality of the force. Wilson said any objective evaluation of today’s Air Force reaches two … [Read more...]
Naval Oceanography Aims to Become Leader in Unmanned Systems
JUNE 7, 2017, STENNIS SPACE CENTER, Miss. (NNS) - Over 300 people attended the first Naval Oceanography Unmanned Systems Operational Demonstration May 31 - June 2, hosted by Commander, Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command (COMNAVMETOCCOM) at the Combat Readiness Training Center-Battlefield Airmen Center in Gulfport, Mississippi. "Naval Oceanography has over two decades … [Read more...]
10 Reasons To Attend Professional Military Education Courses
June 7, 2017, by Robert Everett - People who are not deep materialists might say that no one can run away from his or her destiny. Very often particular factors that lead to victory are completely unpredictable and beyond the control of a soldier. However, a person could make steps to be prepared for the future. Both materialists and idealists can agree on that. The military … [Read more...]