MAY 27, 2021 - The Freedom-class Littoral Combat Ship USS Milwaukee (LCS 5) was delivered to the fleet on time after completing a Selected Restricted Availability (SRA) at Southeast Regional Maintenance Center (SERMC). This was the first-ever LCS SRA accomplished in Mayport. The availability included repairs and modernization required to sustain Milwaukee’s material … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2021
Taking Expired Medication Could Lead To Disciplinary Action
MAY 27, 2021 – Public health officials in Europe are concerned about a recent trend of service members who have taken a controlled substance prescription more than six months after it was prescribed, resulting in a positive urinalysis. Something that could be subject to disciplinary action. “Department of Defense Instruction 1010.16, published in June 2020, specifies that a … [Read more...]
How Vision And Hearing Contribute To Service Members’ Readiness
MAY 27, 2021 - 'Readiness' implies that a military service member can fulfill a mission from all aspects, including having trained properly to master the skills to undertake a given mission, as well as being in the right state of physical, psychological, and overall health. Our senses have an important function in service members' health and readiness. They are … [Read more...]
Air Force Releases Updated Fitness Test Score Breakdown
MAY 27, 2021 - The Air Force will resume physical fitness testing July 1 with only three components: push-ups, sit-ups and the 1.5-mile run. Without the waist measurement as a scored component, push-ups and sit-ups will increase from 10 to 20 points each, while the 1.5-mile run will remain at 60 points. Scoring will fall into five-year age groups, as opposed to the previous … [Read more...]
Marine Corps Modernizing Communication Gear To Enhance Electronic Warfare
MAY 27, 2021 - The Marine Corps is modernizing and reshaping its force for the future naval expeditionary fight. Future naval warfare, specifically in the Indo-Pacific region, will require increased mobility and active communication to circumvent difficult situations. Improving battlefield communication is a major aspect of the Marine Corps’ modernization efforts to meet … [Read more...]