MAY 6, 2024 – Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Michael O’Connell took first place in the noncommissioned officer category at this year’s U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School Best Warrior Competition held at Camp Mackall, North Carolina, April 2024. O’Connell, a special operations independent duty corpsman and instructor with the Naval Special Operations … [Read more...]
Archives for 2024
Replicator Initiative Reaches Milestone for Autonomous Systems
MAY 6, 2024 - Exemplifying the Department's focus on harnessing the value of commercial technology to solve critical operational challenges, the first iteration of the Replicator initiative has reached an execution milestone. Deputy Secretary Hicks announced today some of the capabilities and one of the systems selected for accelerated fielding as part of the first tranche … [Read more...]
CNO Visits Sailors, Discusses Warfighting
MAY 6, 2024 - Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti traveled to Hampton Roads, Virginia, to meet with Navy leaders and engage with Sailors, May 3. The visit provided the CNO the opportunity to discuss her warfighting priority with Sailors and help them connect their efforts to the Navy mission. It also enabled Sailors to speak directly to the CNO about their quality … [Read more...]
TRICARE and Marriage: What You Need To Know
MAY 6, 2024 – Getting married is an exciting time in your life. If you’re a military spouse, you probably have questions about your TRICARE health coverage. There are certain things you need to do to enroll in a TRICARE health plan. “After you get married, it’s important to add your spouse to the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System, also known as DEERS, as soon … [Read more...]
Guard Soldiers Attend Brazilian Mountain School
MAY 6, 2024 - Two Vermont Army National Guard Soldiers completed the challenging Brazilian Basic Mountaineering Course in April in Sao Joao Del Rei. Sgt. 1st Class David Girr and Staff Sgt. Cyran Willis were invited to participate in the course as part of a broader mountain operations exchange program with the U.S. Army and the Brazilian Army. This initiative aims to … [Read more...]