WASHINGTON (Army News Service, August 6, 2015) -- As Exercise Talisman Sabre 15 wrapped up in Australia this past weekend, the land component commander of that 15-day exercise said the United States' involvement signifies commitment to partner nations in the Pacific region. From Brisbane, Australia - his headquarters for a little more than two weeks during Talisman Sabre 2015 … [Read more...]
USCG, SEALs: Making a Difference for Ailing Military Children
August 6, 2015 A doctor walks into your hospital room. After what seems like a lifetime of tests and doctors visits, the news isn’t promising. Your child has been diagnosed with cancer. Your world has just been changed. Is there treatment? Will my insurance cover the astronomical healthcare costs? How can I help my child? These are the questions that many families … [Read more...]
Maternity Leave Guidance Released
August 6, 2015, WASHINGTON (NNS) -- As promised in the July 2 ALNAV release, NAVADMIN 182/15 announces Navy specific maternity leave information for expecting and new mothers since the start of the new year. Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus announced on July 2 that effective immediately, women who serve in the Navy and Marine Corps will have 18 weeks of maternity leave … [Read more...]
Hohenfels Training Area Cleared to Land C-130 Aircraft on New Airstrip
HOHENFELS, Germany (Aug. 6, 2015) -- A joint team from the U.S. Air Force and the U.S. Army conducted the first C-130 landing at Joint Multinational Readiness Center, or JMRC, in over two years, July 29. The test landing is a precursor to Exercise Swift Response 15, which will occur at Hohenfels in August. "Today certifies and validates the landing sequence that is going to … [Read more...]
DoDEA Announces Changes in Educational Leadership
Department of Defense Education Activity News Release ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 6, 2015 – The Department of Defense Education Activity today announced the selection of a new principal deputy director and associate director for education, said Thomas M. Brady, DoDEA director. Linda L. Curtis moves into the role with the departure of Adrian B. Talley who will become the … [Read more...]