SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Joseph Napier transferred custody of 79 kilograms of cocaine and nine suspects to federal authorities in Puerto Rico, Monday. The seized contraband is estimated to have a wholesale value of $829 thousand dollars, and the interdiction is the result of multi-agency efforts involving Coast Guard’s Western Hemisphere … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2024
Army Designates August as Antiterrorism Awareness Month
AUGUST 14, 2024 — The Army has designated August as Antiterrorism Awareness Month. The Antiterrorism Branch intends to use the opportunity to train, educate and increase the installation’s overall awareness. As we commemorate the 23rd anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001, we must also remain vigilant, especially considering the recent death of the attack’s mastermind. Violent … [Read more...]
AFWERX Cultivates Innovation Experts
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Logan Pheng, 709th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, ties down cargo inside a C-5M Super Galaxy at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Michigan, July 1, 2024. Reserve, active-duty and Michigan ANG Airmen exemplify Total Force integration during a contingency mission overseas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amanda Jett) AUGUST 14, 2024 - … [Read more...]
The Future of Army Nursing
AUGUST 14, 2024 - Twelve Soldiers, comprising Class 23-009, graduated from the U.S. Army Practical Nurse Course (PNC) at Walter Reed during a ceremony on Aug. 9. The PNC develops the Army’s practical nursing specialists for the 68C military occupational specialty. “[The PNC] condenses a course of instruction that is normally two years at a traditional college into a course … [Read more...]
TRICARE Tips for Managing Your DEERS Record
AUGUST 14, 2024 – When was the last time you looked to see if your information in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System is up to date? If it’s been a while, it’s extremely important to take time and log in to DEERS to review or update your information. “DEERS plays a critical role in the administration and management of military healthcare benefits, supporting … [Read more...]