An MV-22 Osprey operating from the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) crashed in a Royal Moroccan military training area southwest of Agadir, Morocco, while participating in the bilateral Exercise African Lion. Four U.S. Marine Corps personnel were on the aircraft at the time of the incident. Two personnel died as a result of their injuries sustained in the crash. … [Read more...]
Army’s Newest Insignia, Colors – Electronic Warfare
April 12, 2012 Bob Meier, Electronic Warfare Proponent Office, Combined Arms Center FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kan. – The Army’s newest collar insignia and colors belong to Electronic Warfare (EW) warrant officers (MOS 290A) and noncommissioned officers (CMF 29). These Soldiers are dedicated to assisting commanders in the integration of electronic warfare capabilities into unified … [Read more...]
Laughlin Fitness Center Goes Green
Senior Airman Scott Saldukas 47th Flying Training Wing Public Affairs 4/6/2012 - LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas (AFNS) -- The Losano Fitness Center here recently began harnessing power by using elliptical machines and a new state-of-the-art technology called ReRev. After the 47th Civil Engineer Squadron converted five of the machines, each creates electricity while people use … [Read more...]
“Know Before You Owe” Campaign Helps Families Plan for Education
April 11, 2012 White House Office "Know Before You Owe" Project to Help Families Make Smart Choices about Student Loans Washington D.C - The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today launched the next phase of its Know Before You Owe student loan project by releasing a beta version of the Financial Aid Comparison Shopper, an interactive, online tool designed to help … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Changes Its Exam Standards and Procedures
Some changes to the Coast Guard rating exam will integrate new ways of testing and training new enlisting members. The changes will take effect to rating qualifications and tests. Job-specific qualifications are getting more in depth and will be tracked on an online database. Tests will still be given on paper, but will be managed and updated electronically. A second major … [Read more...]