AUGUST 8, 2023 — U.S. Naval Community College, in partnership with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, began its first classes for the Associate of Science in Uncrewed Systems August 7, 2023. This is the second associate degree program offered by USNCC in consortium with ERAU, which provides active duty enlisted Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen an opportunity to earn … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2023
Uniting U.S. Armed Forces
AUGUST 8, 2023 - Red Flag 23-3 has come to a close for more than 2,000 U.S. Air Force, Space Force, Marine Corps, Navy and Air National Guard that ran from July 17 to August 4. Although it started at Nellis Air Force Base, it concluded with multiple units dispersed to parts of Southern California. “The last week of Red Flag 23-3 occurred in conjunction with the U.S. Navy,” … [Read more...]
Brandon Act Expedites Mental Health Care Referrals
AUGUST 8, 2023 - Airmen and Guardians can expect to see an additional referral process for mental health care as the Brandon Act is implemented throughout Air Force and Space Force installations. The Brandon Act is intended to help identify and get care for mental health concerns by making it easier to access – and required of leaders to take seriously – mental health … [Read more...]
U.S. Forces Support Deterrence Efforts at Strait of Hormuz
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Aug. 4, 2023) The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), left, and the Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) conduct routine operations in the Mediterranean Sea. Bataan and Carter Hall (LSD 50) are on a scheduled deployment to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. The U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps … [Read more...]
National Purple Heart Day
AUGUST 7, 2023 - National Purple Heart Day, observed each year on Aug. 7, is often described as a day for Americans to remember and honor the men and women who bravely represented their country and were wounded or killed while serving. The medal itself weighs about an ounce — but holds the weight and suffering of those battlefield memories. Did you know that the Purple Heart … [Read more...]