FEBRUARY 22, 2021 - Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III briefed Pentagon reporters on the results of NATO's virtual Defense Ministerial, discussing the decisions to increase NATO support in Iraq and defer a decision about NATO troops in Afghanistan, and summarizing discussions among allies and partners about China. It was Austin's first Pentagon briefing since taking … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2021
Upcoming Army Budget to Continue Focus on Modernization
FEBRUARY 22, 2021 - As the Army crafts its next budget, its chief of staff said Wednesday he will ensure every dollar counts as the service pushes ahead with its modernization efforts. The Army is currently pursuing over 30 signature modernization systems under its updated acquisition process that aims to cut timelines and eliminate wasteful spending. “If we’re going to … [Read more...]
Navy Personnel Command’s New Website Goes Live
FEBRUARY 22, 2021 - Navy Personnel Command (NPC) completed its successful launch of a new and improved website MyNavyHR.navy.mil Feb. 15. The new website combines the extensive resources of the old NPC.Navy.mil with a mobile-optimized site that seamlessly integrates with Navy.mil and the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service (DVIDS). “MyNavyHR.Navy.mil is a … [Read more...]
Navy Unveils First Self-Serve Pharmacy Kiosk
FEBRUARY 22, 2021 - The Brigade Medical Unit for United States Naval Academy (USNA) unveiled the first self-serve pharmacy kiosk at Naval Health Clinic Annapolis (NHCA), Friday, Feb. 19. The pharmacy kiosk, called Script Center, will be utilized by midshipmen and is not new to the Department of Defense, but it’s one of the first for the U. S. Navy. “The Surgeon General … [Read more...]
Two Federally-Supported Vaccination Sites Open in California
FEBRUARY 22, 2021 - With the state being slow at vaccinating its residents, two federally-supported COVID-19 vaccination sites have opened in California — one in Los Angeles and the other in Oakland. While the Oakland site is primarily supported by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the site in Los Angeles is staffed by active-duty U.S. military personnel. Air Force … [Read more...]