WASHINGTON (Army News Service, Sept. 3, 2015) -- From now on, the Army's Ranger School will be open to any female Soldiers who meet the criteria. That's the latest from the Army, as spelled out in a Sept. 2 "All Army Activities" message known as an ALARACT. "We must ensure that this training opportunity is available to all Soldiers who are qualified and capable and we … [Read more...]
Travis Airmen Save Boy from Drowning
September 2, 2015 - TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. (AFNS) -- When a summer pool party became a life or death situation for a 6-year-old boy, two Airmen from Travis Air Force Base, California, used their military training to save his life. "It was the worst and best day of my life," said Staff Sgt. Edgar Hooks, 60th Maintenance Squadron avionics technician. On Aug. 16, seven … [Read more...]
Army Offers Deployment Resilience Training to Spouses
FORT BELVOIR, Va. (Sept. 2, 2015) -- The Army offers deployment resilience training to spouses that is tailored to address unique challenges they may face during pre- and post-deployment. Eight master resilience trainers recently completed a train-the-trainer course offered by the Comprehensive Soldier and Family Fitness's National Capital Region, or NCR, Training Center … [Read more...]
Lift-off, Signal Acquired for Navy’s Fourth Communication Satellite
September 2, 2015 - CAPE CANAVERAL AIR FORCE STATION, Fla. (NNS) -- After a two-day delay due to tropical storm conditions, the Navy's fourth Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) satellite launched at 6:18 a.m. EDT from Space Launch Complex 41. MUOS-4, whose signal was acquired approximately three hours after launch, completes the initial operational constellation and provides … [Read more...]
Airmen Share Knowledge, Experience to Better Afghanistan’s Air Force
September 2, 2015 - KABUL, Afghanistan (AFNS) -- Airmen assigned to the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing recently traveled to Hamid Karzai International Airport to assist Train, Advice, Assist Command-Air with training and validating the Afghanistan air force’s aircrew flight equipment section. The three-day trip gave the 455th AEW Airmen the opportunity to share their AFE … [Read more...]