MARCH 9, 2017, PENSACOLA, Fla. (NNS) - Active duty Navy chiefs (E7 - E9) interested in shaping the future of their ratings are needed to serve as Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) for upcoming Advancement Examination Readiness Reviews (AERRs). Naval Administrative Message (NAVADMIN) 058/17, released on March 8, announced the AERR schedule for April to Sept. 2017. Based on this … [Read more...]
Washington National Guard’s 2017 Best Warrior
MARCH 9, 2017, CAMP MURRAY, Wash. - Competitors arrived from all over the state of Washington eager with an opportunity to represent their respective units at a high level. Soldiers competed for four long days to stake their claim at being the Washington National Guard's 2017 Best Warrior. This annual competition tests participants both mentally and physically in a series of … [Read more...]
Chief Master Sgt. Kaleth O. Wright
MARCH 9, 2017, WASHINGTON (AFNS) - When Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kaleth O. Wright received the title of the Air Force’s most senior enlisted Airman less than a month ago, he instantly became responsible for advocating the best interests of more than 398,000 total force enlisted Airmen and their families. Wright shouldered that responsibility as he testified before the … [Read more...]
Continuing Promise 2017 to Test New Technology
MARCH 9, 2017, TRUJILLO, Honduras (NNS) - Continuing Promise 2017 (CP-17) will participate in the advanced testing phase of a web-based tool which will assist in the development of future cooperative health engagement (CHE) missions. CP-17 is tasked with assisting the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV) in building and testing the Web-based Mission Analysis and … [Read more...]
180-Day Civilian Hiring Restriction Reinstated for Military Retirees
MARCH 8, 2017, JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) - Military retirees seeking to enter civil service in the Defense Department now require a waiver if they are within 180 days following their official date of retirement. The new DOD requirement took effect Dec. 23, 2016, as part of the National Defense Authorization Act of fiscal year 2017. However, personnel who … [Read more...]