OCTOBER 1, 2018 - Former Staff Sgt. Ronald J. Shurer II will receive the Medal of Honor, the nation's highest military medal for valor in combat, at a White House Ceremony at 3:00 p.m. EDT. Shurer, who served with the 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne), in Shok Valley, Afghanistan, is receiving the Medal of Honor for his acts of valor on April 6, 2008. Shurer risked his … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2018
How to Access Your Verification of Military Experience and Training
OCTOBER 1, 2018 - The VMET (Verification of Military Experience and Training), or DD Form 2586, documents and verifies service member military experience and training. Therefore, it is useful when you are considering civilian occupations related to your military service, as well as in translating military terminology and training into civilian terms. The VMET form is … [Read more...]
NATO Moves to Combat Russian Hybrid Warfare
OCTOBER 1, 2018, Warsaw, Poland - Russia is disturbing the peace, and NATO countries must combat its hybrid strategy, the alliance’s supreme allied commander for Europe said here today. Army Gen. Curtis M. Scaparrotti, who also commands U.S. European Command, spoke to reporters covering the NATO Military Committee meeting here, alongside Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford, the … [Read more...]
Air Force, Navy Officials Describe Need For C-130 Aircraft
OCTOBER 1, 2018 - The Air Force would like to “do more and go faster” in modernizing its C-130 Hercules aircraft fleet, the service’s deputy chief of staff for strategic plans and requirements told a House Armed Services Committee panel today. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jerry D. Harris testified before a seapower and projection forces subcommittee hearing on contributing Factors to … [Read more...]