Archives for January 2018

JANUARY 15, 2018, Hohenfels, Germany - For the first time in nearly 15 years, 7th Army Training Command's Joint Multinational Readiness Center will soon begin observing, coaching and training Soldiers using the FIM-92 Stinger Man-Portable, Air Defense Missile System during future exercises. In preparation for this, approximately 50 Observer Coach/Trainers, known as OC/Ts, … [Read more...]

JANUARY 12, 2018, Ankara, Turkey - Upon their arrival, their efforts were focused on Raqqa for approximately three months. During that time A-10s participated in an urban close air support role. Pilots had to focus on protecting friendly forces as they maneuvered in the city between very large buildings in which the enemy hid and used as fighting positions. “It was a … [Read more...]

JANUARY 12, 2018, Washington D.C. - America depends upon its military members’ excellence, expertise and dedication more than ever, Vice President Mike Pence told airmen at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, yesterday. Pence, Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein visited the base in part to visit the service’s AFwerX office, which … [Read more...]

JANUARY 11, 2018, Fairchild Air Force Base, WA - When being an Airman is all you have known for 20 years, adapting to and navigating civilian life as a retiree can be challenging, mysterious and confusing. The Air Force Career Skills Program affords transitioning Airmen an opportunity during their final 180 days of their active-duty service to participate in apprenticeships, … [Read more...]

JANUARY 10, 2018, Washington D.C. - Transitioning service members and veterans can now receive up to a year of mental health care from the Veterans Affairs Department after discharge from the service, according to an executive order President Donald J. Trump signed today. The order, “Supporting Our Veterans During Their Transition From Uniformed Service to Civilian Life,” … [Read more...]