JULY 15, 2023 – Moving season is in full swing for many military families! The process of a Permanent Change of Station, or PCS, can be both exciting and stressful. Saying goodbye to what was familiar, and adjusting to new housing, employment, routines, social activities and schools can at times feel overwhelming. Logistically, some changes can be more time-consuming than … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2023
DOJ Reinforces SCRA License Portability Provision
JULY 15, 2023 - The Justice Department announced July 14 that it has issued a letter to all state licensing authorities about new employment-related federal protections for military families. The letter informs state licensing authorities about Congress’s recent amendment to the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act that allows servicemembers and their spouses to use their … [Read more...]
The Evolution of Eyewear for Military Use
JULY 17, 2023 - Proper vision is crucial for various military settings, from navigating terrain to combat training. However, in 1917, the U.S. military discovered that a significant portion of officers and recruits had refractive errors, leading to the issuance of standardized eyewear for vision correction. At the time, the standard-issue GI glasses were not exactly … [Read more...]
Navy Starts Class for Maritime Cyber Warfare Officers
JULY 14, 2023 – The first three officers in the Navy’s newest officer designation 1880, Maritime Cyber Warfare Officer (MCWO), started training in Computer Network Operator Qualification Course (CNOQC), which is being taught for the first time at Information Warfare Training Command Corry Station, on July 10, 2023. The new MCWOs will join with enlisted Sailors in CNOQC to … [Read more...]
Vermont National Guard Assists in Flood Response
JULY 14, 2023 — The Vermont National Guard Soldiers’ quick reaction force worked with North Carolina and Massachusetts urban search and rescue teams to rescue and relocate 27 people and their pets in Cambridge. U.S. Army 1st Lt. Paul Pennoyer and Staff Sgt. Neils Huisman, Vermont National Guard, used Light Medium Tactical Vehicles to aid flood-affected residents; their … [Read more...]