AUGUST 25, 2017, CAMP LEJEUNE, Nc. - The M327 live-fire training event was held to give the Marines an opportunity to increase their proficiency at providing timely and effective fire support missions. “We’re conducting this live-fire range to maximize our readiness so we are able to complete any mission thrown our way whenever we’re deployed overseas,” said Lance Cpl. Juan … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2017
Naval District Washington’s Cyber Security Team Plans Campaign for October
AUGUST 25, 2017, WASHINGTON (NNS) - Naval District Washington's cyber security team is planning to launch its first cyber security awareness campaign throughout the region in October. October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month and NDW's cyber security team is putting together a campaign to educate users on simple ways they can increase their online security in the … [Read more...]
Supermodel Kate Upton and the Detroit Tigers Wives Complete Workout with Marines
AUGUST 24, 2017, DETROIT - Supermodel Kate Upton and the Detroit Tigers Wives complete workout with Marines at Wayne State University's athletic complex in Detroit on Aug. 22. Upton and others completed a circuit course consisting of several rounds of burpees, sprints, jumping jacks and more in an effort to promote Marine Week Detroit that takes place Sept. 6-10. “I’ve … [Read more...]
Air Force Releases Staff Sergeant 17E5 Promotion Cycle Statistics
AUGUST 24, 2017, JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) - The Air Force has selected 14,181 senior airmen for promotion to staff sergeant out of 32,006 eligible for a selection rate of 44.31 percent in the 17E5 promotion cycle. Of the 14,181 selected, 13.57 percent had Promote Now recommendations, 32.76 percent had Must Promote recommendations and 53.67 percent had … [Read more...]
USS John S. McCain Update Regarding Remains Found by Royal Malaysian Navy, Search Effort, Injured Sailors
AUGUST 24, 2017, CHANGI NAVAL BASE, Republic of Singapore (NNS) - The remains found by Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) are not those of a USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) Sailor. On Aug. 22, the RMN discovered the remains while searching the area where the guided-missile destroyer collided with a merchant vessel. The determination was made following medical examinations of the … [Read more...]