AUGUST 30, 2019 - Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper signed documents formally establishing U.S. Space Command as the nation's 11th combatant command during a White House ceremony, Aug. 29, 2019. Led by Air Force Gen. John W. "Jay" Raymond, the command integrates the space capabilities of all services in maintaining the U.S. edge in space in an area of great power … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2019
Military and Family Life Counselors Support Service Members
AUGUST 30, 2019 - With the rise of suicides in the military community, leadership and mental health providers are pondering what they can do to address the situation. One of the resources offered to help combat the stressors that affect mental health to active duty members and their family is the Military and Family Life Counseling program. “We are here to listen and if … [Read more...]
Hurricane Hunters fly Hurricane Dorian
AUGUST 30, 2019 - Three WC-130Js and one C-130J Super Hercules aircraft from the 403rd Wing departed Keesler Air Force Base Aug. 26 for the Dutch Caribbean island Curaçao to provide weather reconnaissance support for Hurricane Dorian. “The three weather crews, assigned to the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, have been flying missions as of last night,” said Maj. Kendall … [Read more...]
Marines Start Loading New JLTV Vehicle Aboard USS Kearsarge
AUGUST 29, 2019 - Marines from 3rd Battalion, 8th Marines based out of Camp Lejune, North Carolina, transported three configurations of the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) for a load test August 27. The JLTV will begin replacing the Humvee as one of the U.S. Marine Corps’ and U.S. Army’s primary tactical … [Read more...]
Career Skills Program Helps Soldiers Transitioning Out of the Army
AUGUST 29, 2019 - The Army Career Skills Program provides Soldiers transitioning out of the Army with an opportunity to participate in free or minimal-cost apprenticeships, on-the-job training, employment-skills training and internships. IMCOM has 200 career skills programs hosted at 32 garrisons, with more than 4,000 employers that return an impressive 93% career placement … [Read more...]