JULY 27, 2017, SHOALWATER BAY, Queensland, Australia - Eight hundred New York Army National Guard Soldiers became part of an Australian Army Brigade during three weeks of training "down under," during a massive international training exercise, July 7-26, called Talisman Saber 17. Talisman Saber, an Australian/ U.S. combined training exercise held every other year, involved … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2017
Suicide Prevention: Be the Change
JULY 27, 2017, MEDITERRANEAN SEA (NNS) - There is no acceptable number of suicides. Because each life is immeasurably valuable the Navy continues to provide help to struggling Sailors and fights to get the number of shipmates who take their life down to zero. However, one of the greatest challenges in getting help for someone is identifying they need help in the first place. … [Read more...]
Adm. Zukunft testifies at House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation
JULY 26, 2017 - Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Paul Zukunft appeared today before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation to discuss acquisition programs and modernizing the force. In addressing the subcommittee, the Commandant discussed the Coast Guard’s unique authorities and its ability to bridge gaps and create … [Read more...]
Scuba Diving Brings Excitement, Perspective, Healing to Retired Army Personnel
JULY 26, 2017, JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. - For some, scuba diving is a hobby. For others, it offers a sense of community among other divers. For retired Army 1st Sgt. Mike Nebel, it's a way of life. "It just took over my life, this is all I do now," said Nebel, a dive instructor at the Northwest Adventure Center Scuba Shop at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. It was the … [Read more...]
Medical Training Gets ‘Real’ On The Big Stick
JULY 26, 2017, SAN DIEGO (NNS) - The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt's (CVN 71) Medical department participated in a medical readiness inspection involving the most realistic simulations ever employed aboard an aircraft carrier, July 24. Strategic Operations San Diego, or STOPS, a company which provides emergency training to military, law enforcement and … [Read more...]