July 28, 2017, by Brooke Faulkner – In 2009, Erin Shinseki, the then-Veterans Affairs Secretary, ran a large campaign on veteran homelessness in an effort to bring the number of homeless veterans down to zero by 2016 and the number of medical claims processed to 100 percent. Neither goal has been met but new systems have been put into place and the numbers are looking better … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2017
‘Up-Gunned ESG’ Concept Moves Forward in Talisman Saber 17
JULY 27, 2017, CORAL SEA (NNS) - Flanked by a U.S. destroyer and four Australian frigates, the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group successfully executed elements of the 'Up-Gunned ESG' concept while participating in more than two weeks of live action training as part of Talisman Saber 2017. The Field Training Exercise (FTX) component of TS17 tested a combined and … [Read more...]
Army Researching a Permanent Solution for Vascular Repair
JULY 27, 2017, FORT DETRICK, Md. - In the world of 21st century Army medicine, the impossible is quickly becoming possible due to the innovative efforts of numerous men and women - including military, civilian and contract support - dedicated to the advancement of products and procedures that may have been lofty ideas only a few short years ago. "Restoring blood flow is … [Read more...]
Motivated Marine to Participate in National High Intensity Tactical Training Athlete Championship
JULY 27, 2017, MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Virginia - Sgt. Justin Odom is one fit Marine. Odom, Marine Corps Systems Command’s training non-commissioned officer, has earned a spot at the Corps’ Third Annual High Intensity Tactical Training Athlete Championship, scheduled to take place aboard Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 28-31. The annual event brings together the top … [Read more...]
B-52 Testers Complete Leaflet Bomb Drops
JULY 27, 2017, EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. (AFNS) - An important part of U.S. military operations overseas is communicating with the local population. This can be done in a number of ways including something as simple as leaflet bomb drops. In psychological operations, leaflets with messages are often dropped from aircraft in order to reach a wide area. Testers … [Read more...]