JANUARY 24, 2022 – The Navy has today announced its updated FY22 enlistment incentive bonuses in an effort to recruit the highest quality of recruits and to ensure Fleet readiness. Bonus amounts differ depending on program and eligibility, but max out at $50,000, and are effective for any future Sailor initially classified or reclassified on or after of January 21, … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2022
Agility Prime Completes First USAF-Piloted eVTOL Flight
JANUARY 24, 2022 - The AFWERX Agility Prime program took another step forward in December with the first government remotely piloted flight of an electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing, or eVTOL, aircraft. Capt. Terrence McKenna, an Air Force Reserve pilot with the 370th Flight Test Squadron and the Test and Experimentation Lead for AFWERX Agility Prime, participated in … [Read more...]
Groups Work On Barriers to Women’s Military Service
JANUARY 24, 2022 - Women are an integral part of the American military, and DOD officials are working to ensure their concerns are addressed. Women make up roughly 20% of the Air Force, 19% of the Navy, 15% of the Army and 9% of the Marine Corps. Tens of thousands of women contribute every day to defending the nation. Their differences and needs must be considered for the … [Read more...]
Armed Services Blood Program Urges Donors to Step Up
JANUARY 22, 2022 - The Armed Services Blood Program says donations are down and is encouraging volunteers to step up and donate blood to replenish the supply. "Blood supply is critically low across the nation, not only for the ASBP, but for civilian organizations as well," said Army Col. Audra Taylor, the ASBP's division chief. The ASBP provides lifesaving blood products to … [Read more...]
Guard Chief Details Changes to Combat Assault, Harassment
JANUARY 21, 2022 - The National Guard is instituting changes to better combat assault and harassment in the ranks, Army Gen. Daniel Hokanson told the House Armed Services military personnel subcommittee yesterday. Hokanson, the chief of the National Guard Bureau and a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, told the subcommittee that the Guard will emphasize prevention of the … [Read more...]