MAY 24, 2022 - The culture of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is its biggest draw. I love working on large and important projects, all without sacrificing my soul to the crunch culture that is pervasive in the private sector. As a single father to an 8-year-old daughter, quality time together is critical for her development. Working for USACE allows me the satisfaction of … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2022
Navy Releases Command Investigation Into USS Connecticut Grounding
MAY 24, 2022 - The grounding resulted from an accumulation of unit-level errors and omissions that fell far below U.S. Navy standards. The U.S. Navy has released the command investigation into the USS Connecticut (SSN 22) grounding that occurred on October 2, 2021. USS Connecticut grounded on an uncharted seamount while operating submerged in a poorly surveyed area in … [Read more...]
Air Force Delivers Baby Formula From Germany
A C-17 Globemaster III assigned to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii carries pallets of infant formula at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 22, 2022. Hundreds of boxes of infant formula arrived from Switzerland and were unloaded, palletized and loaded on a C-17 for transport during Operation Fly Formula, an operation to quickly import infant formula to the United States that … [Read more...]
Useful Tips To Help Make Your Next Vacation Unforgettable
MAY 31, 2022 - After spending more than two years sequestered at home, most of us are ready to take vacations and fly to other countries. The idea of flying may still seem a bit dicey, but people have learned how to deal with the pandemic and implement safety measures - for the most part. The other part of the equation to think about, besides health concerns, is trying to … [Read more...]
Defense Leaders Pleased by Progress of Ukraine Contact Group
MAY 24, 2022 - In just over a month, the Ukraine Defense Contact Group has proven its worth with donations and deliveries to the embattled country, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said after a virtual meeting with leaders of the group. Austin and Army Gen. Mark Milley, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, attended the meeting, which had participation from 47 … [Read more...]