JANUARY 18, 2022 - It’s human nature to want to pet a dog when you see one. However, as you get closer to a military working dog on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, you’ll soon notice the words “DO NOT PET” stitched into their collar in bright yellow letters, and a handler not far away. As disappointed as some might be, it’s important to heed that warning because MWDs are … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2022
The “Chiefs” and “Directors” of Navy Medicine
JANUARY 18, 2022 - Chiefs and Directors are an essential part of Navy Medicine and have long represented the upper tiers of corps leadership. By why do some staff corps have a Director and others a Chief? And if there is a distinction between these titles, why are they often collectively referred to as “Corps Chiefs”? The following is a short history of these terms and a … [Read more...]
Navy Has Record Seizures of Illicit Cargo in 2021
JANUARY 18, 2022 – U.S. and international forces operating under U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, U.S. 5th Fleet and Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) have seized record amounts of illicit cargo during maritime interdictions in 2021. Led by Vice Adm. Brad Cooper, the maritime organizations conducted more seizures in 2021 after increasing patrols in the Gulf of Oman and … [Read more...]
National Guard Works with Partners On Winter Storm Response
JANUARY 18, 2022 – Hundreds of members of the National Guard assisted state and local officials responding to winter weather over the weekend in multiple states, including Virginia, North and South Carolina and Pennsylvania. The South Carolina National Guard staged 120 personnel and equipment throughout Upstate South Carolina to respond to requests for support from state … [Read more...]
Selfless Service, Not Just A One Day Commitment
JANUARY 17, 2022 - Each year on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the theme “A Day on, Not a Day Off” encourages us to honor his legacy with a day of service to give back to the community. This mirrors the Army’s Selfless Service value, and is definitely not just a one day commitment. Soldiers demonstrate Selfless Service daily by wearing the uniform and performing their duties … [Read more...]