MARCH 24, 2020 - Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 314 celebrated the results of over five months of F-35C Lightning II transition training when they received their Safe-For-Flight Operations Certification at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar March 20, 2020. VMFA-314 and the U.S. Navy's F-35C Fleet Replacement Squadron, Strike Fighter Squadron 125, diligently worked together toward … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2020
USNS Mercy Departs San Diego
MARCH 24, 2020 - The hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) departed Naval Station San Diego today, and is now underway to Los Angeles in support of the nation’s COVID-19 response efforts. "This global crisis demands whole-of-government response, and we are ready to support,” said Capt. John Rotruck, Mercy’s Military Treatment Facility commanding officer. “Mercy brings a team of … [Read more...]
Soldiers on PCS Orders Can Now Request to Stay Extra Year at Duty Station
MARCH 23, 2020 - Soldiers preparing for a permanent change-of-station move can now request to stay at their current duty station for up to a year, as the Army adapts how it moves people during the COVID-19 crisis. New Army guidance says Soldiers can request to defer an assignment and return to their losing unit if they expect to face hardship as a result of a PCS … [Read more...]
Air Mobility Command Temporarily Suspends Most Space-A Travel
MARCH 23, 2020 - Air Mobility Command today temporarily suspended most Space-Available travel aboard AMC and contracted aircraft, except for certain Category I, IV, and VI travel, effective March 21 in order to limit the new coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) spread and its impact on the force. The temporary suspension remains in effect through May 11. Travelers under … [Read more...]
Army Recruits May Get Pay Before BCT, In-person Recruiting Halts
MARCH 23, 2020 - Some recruits will receive active-duty pay ahead of initial training, said top Army leaders, as recruiters move to a 100% virtual platform in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. While the deadly virus continues sweeping the globe, Army leaders are discussing ways to pay future Soldiers sealed off in coronavirus hotbeds and forced to self-isolate at home, … [Read more...]