U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Haydon R. King, a meteorology and oceanography (METOC) analyst forecaster with Marine Corps Air Facilities Quantico, reads the information off of an anemometer at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Jan. 26, 2022. The anemometer is a weather instrument used to read both wind speed and direction. (US Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kayla … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2022
Best Financial Careers for Former Service Members
FEBRUARY 11, 2022 - Are you a former service member looking to build a long-term career in the finance or financial services industry? If so, you're doing so at a good time because the field is growing faster than it ever has. With the advent of the digital age, there are dozens of new niches and types of services for eager, hard-working ex-service members who want to leverage … [Read more...]
U.S. Army Releases its Climate Strategy
FEBRUARY 9, 2022 — The U.S. Army announces the release of its first Climate Strategy that guides decision making in response to threats from climate that affect installation and unit sustainability, readiness, and resilience. The strategy directs how the Army will maintain its strategic advantage through deliberate efforts to reduce future climate impacts and risks to readiness … [Read more...]
Increasing Production Is Important for Hypersonics
FEBRUARY 9, 2022 - The Defense Department is working hard on developing both hypersonic offensive and defensive capabilities. But in the immediate future, one of the most important areas to be developed is increasing the capacity at which such systems can be produced, said Gillian Bussey, director of the Joint Hypersonics Transition Office. "I would say that everything we're … [Read more...]
Marine Raider Awarded Navy and Marine Corps Medal for Valor
FEBRUARY 8, 2022 – A Marine Raider is awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal for his heroic actions during a ceremony at Camp Lejeune, Jan. 18, 2022. The Marine Raider, at the time assigned to the Marine Raider Regiment, and his wife were sitting on Surf City Beach, when two women approached, frantically screaming for help. The events that ensued displayed the Marine’s … [Read more...]