March 1, 2017, by David McCauley – The U.S. military plays an important role in response to natural disasters and can deploy Department of Defense assets to provide relief to nations across the globe. These operations are referred to as Military Humanitarian Assistance / Disaster Relief (HA/DR). First responders offer valuable aid (clearing debris, rescue, constructing temp … [Read more...]
Design for Maritime Singularity – MMOWGLI
FEBRUARY 28, 2017, WEST BETHESDA, Md. (NNS) - The Navy is inviting gamers to another MMOWGLI (Massive Multiplayer Online Wargame Leveraging the Internet) event in March. This online game calls forth the combined imagination of the Navy's members and other public players. The Navy is looking for insight from people who are curious about the future and want to help design the … [Read more...]
2017 Air Force Warrior Game Trials Commence
FEBRUARY 28, 2017, NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. (AFNS) - Dozens of U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, Australian and Great Britain wounded warriors gathered here Feb. 24, 2017, to mark the opening ceremony of the fourth annual Air Force Warrior Game Trials competition at the Warrior Fitness Center at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. These trials are part of an adaptive sports program, … [Read more...]
How to Choose a College to Attend While on Active Duty
February 28, 2017, by David McCauley – Many U.S. military service members want to attend college while on active duty. Pursuing higher education is always an admirable goal, yet can be a challenge to balance with military life and responsibilities. Choosing the right school based on your personal needs and situation will give you the best opportunity to succeed. The following … [Read more...]
Ways to Train for the Running Portion of the PFT
February 28, 2017, by Dan Chabert - Deciding to enlist in the military isn’t a decision that many people take lightly. Aside from the obvious inherent risks involved in joining the military, folks who enlist willingly decide to change the course of their lives so that they may honorably serve their country. For many enlistees, however, the most immediate changes in their … [Read more...]