JUNE 2, 2017, ARLINGTON, Va. (NNS) - During a recent technology demonstration at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Dr. Rosemarie Oelrich and Dr. Cory Stephanson unveiled a new unmanned mine-detection system that can detect buried and submerged mines. Oelrich, a scientist at Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Carderock's Combatant Craft Division, and Stephanson, president … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2017
Join Spouse Assignment Consideration Keeps Mil-to-Mil Couples Together
JUNE 2, 2017, JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) - Summertime is a busy season for permanent changes of station and military couples may be apprehensive about the possibility of being separated from their spouses during their next assignments. They have little to be concerned about, however, as the Air Force Personnel Center has an accommodation rate of more than 96 … [Read more...]
Saber Strike 17 Successfully Employs MPF Operations
JUNE 2, 2017, VENTSPILS, Latvia - Exercises like Saber Strike 17 develop trust with U.S. Allies and partner nations in Europe. This year, the exercise taking place May 23 - June 24, 2017, demonstrates a full spectrum of military operations that show there is no substitute for the U.S. forward-deployed presence in Europe to deter any possible threats. This year the exercise … [Read more...]
Application Window Opens for Enlisted Remotely Piloted Aircraft Pilot Selection Board
JUNE 2, 2017, JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) - Airmen interested in becoming an enlisted remotely piloted aircraft pilot have until Nov. 15, 2017, to submit completed application packages, including physical exams, to the Air Force Personnel Center. Applicants may be staff sergeants through senior master sergeants in any Air Force specialty code who are not … [Read more...]
Benefits Veterans Should Take Advantage of When Returning to School
June 2, 2017, By Nicolas Chee, Contributor to The Student Loan Report - If you are a veteran and planning on returning to school, thank you for your service. Many veterans know that they have some benefits available to them, but they do not know what those benefits are or what steps they should take when they return to school. This can result in you missing out on many of the … [Read more...]