JULY 31, 2018, Washington D.C. - The bedrock of America’s military advantage is the system of alliances the United States maintains around the world. Navy Adm. John M. Richardson, the chief of naval operations, reached out to allies in South and Central America at the 28th Inter-American Naval Conference last week in Cartagena, Colombia. In line with the National Defense … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2018
Think About Your Career Outside Air Force With CPS
JULY 31, 2018, Cannon Air Force Base, NM - If you’re planning to secure a job for your time after the Air Force, the Career Skills Program might be the best and most convenient option. The CSP is a Department of Defense initiative to help retiring or separating military members obtain employment upon their separation from military service. It provides eligible service … [Read more...]
New Bonuses To Keep Quality Marines
JULY 30, 2018, Camp Pendleton, CA - The Marine Corps is spending $136 million in reenlistment bonuses and other incentives to help retain Marines for multiple military occupational specialties (MOS) during fiscal year 2019. Marines in certain MOS’s may be eligible for an early re-enlistment kicker, which is a $10,000 lump sum paid to a Marine in addition to his/her MOS’s … [Read more...]
DHA Director Discusses ‘Forward Momentum’ for New Health Record System
JULY 26, 2018, Washington D.C. - The Military Health System is looking how to best incorporate feedback as it advances with the deployment of the new electronic health record system called MHS GENESIS, the director of the Defense Health Agency said. "We need to continue with our forward momentum," Navy Vice Adm. Raquel C. Bono told reporters in a conference call that … [Read more...]
Modern Prosthetics Put Soldiers Back On The Battlefield
JULY 26, 2018, Arlington, VA - Thanks to advances in modern medicine and the availability of sturdier prosthetics, Soldiers who are able to re-deploy after amputation have a number of possible options for continued military service. Army Staff Sgt. Brian Beem lost his leg in 2006 to an improvised explosive device in Iraq. "I thought my career was over," he said. Beem … [Read more...]