JUNE 2, 2022 - If you're like me, you love spending time outdoors. There's something about being surrounded by nature that is so peaceful and calming. However, in order to make the most of your outdoor experiences, it's important to be prepared. That's why I've put together this list of six pieces of essential outdoor gear. Keep reading for a breakdown of each item and why you … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2022
Sailors and Marines Attend Premiere of Top Gun: Maverick
MAY 31, 2022 - Sailors and Marines, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), the 1st Marine Logistics Group, and Navy Medical Center San Diego, attended the premiere of Top Gun: Maverick at the Cinemark at the Pike and XD theater, located in Long Beach, Calif., as part of Los Angeles Fleet Week May 29, 2022. Sailors went into the premiere with their own set of … [Read more...]
Don’t Let Summer Bring Out Risky Behavior
MAY 31, 2022 - Summer starts soon, bringing warmer weather and longer days. Many families are beginning to plan outdoor activities like swimming, boating, camping and road trips. As such, Airmen and their families need to use risk management in all summer activities to help mitigate mishaps. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, every year in the U.S. … [Read more...]
Dutch Finish Overwater F-16 Training Over Florida Coast
Lt. Col. Joost Luijsterburg, Royal Netherlands Air Force detachment commander, Morris Air National Guard Base, waits to taxi his aircraft at Naval Air Station Key West, Florida. This is the last temporary duty that the RNLAF will make with the 162nd Wing before they return to the Netherlands. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. George Keck) MAY 31, 2022 - U.S. … [Read more...]
Graduating Cadets Embrace New Journey as Officers
MAY 31, 2022 — It was their final moment donning their full dress as friends and family filled Michie Stadium. The graduates triumphantly marched onto the field to receive their diplomas and commission as second lieutenants during the U.S. Military Academy Class of 2022 Graduation and Commissioning Ceremony on May 21 at West Point. The 1,014 graduates relished their most … [Read more...]