SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 – Capt. William Perkins, commanding officer, Naval Air Facility (NAF) El Centro, hosted Marc and Torben Vraciu, the son and grandson of the late WWII Navy fighter ace, Cdr. Alexander Vraciu, during a summer tour onboard NAF El Centro, 2021. A legendary pilot in naval history, Cdr. Alexander Vraciu was a ‘Top Gun’, Navy Cross recipient, and Medal of Honor … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2021
Army May Face Hard Choices in Future Budgets
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 - As the Army shifts to provide refuge to thousands of Afghans, the service will continue to coordinate with Defense Department leaders to prioritize future funding for modernization and readiness, senior leaders said Wednesday. "We have been very careful to make sure that we manage our ability to maintain our readiness, even as we provide all of the … [Read more...]
Global Posture Review Still On Track
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 - Even with all the churn in the world, DOD's global posture review is still on track and will be finished shortly, Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby said at a news conference today. The review will determine if the United States military has the correct number of troops in the correct places. "It is very much an effort on track," Kirby said. … [Read more...]
Military Travel Benefits for Veterans
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 - Your time in the service can still benefit you after you have left the military. In addition to qualifying for discounts on flights through providers such as United Airlines, disabled veterans may also take advantage of Space-A, the Space-Available flights that serves active-duty military and their family members. Flying Space-A Space-A flights are … [Read more...]
Marine Corps West Publishes COVID Vaccine Guidance
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 - Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, published a fragmentary order Sept. 3 amplifying Department of Defense guidance mandating the COVID-19 vaccine for service members. The order, FRAGO 24-21, lays out the vaccination timeline for service members assigned to MCI-West installations, and provides guidance on medical and … [Read more...]