JANUARY 26, 2017, CAMP SWIFT, Iraq - Before he enlisted, Spc. Erik Salmon was a traveler, fond of seeing new places and experiencing different cultures. Since deploying to Iraq in May 2016 with the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), the 26-year-old intelligence analyst has been confined to tiny Camp Swift, behind dirt barriers, concrete walls and … [Read more...]
NSTC Introduces New Basic Military Training Core Competencies Manual
JANUARY 26, 2017, GREAT LAKES (NNS) - Naval Service Training Command (NSTC) has introduced the inaugural Basic Military Training Core Competencies Manual (BMTCCM) at the Navy's only boot camp, Recruit Training Command. The manual was written to ensure basic military training is aligned with senior leadership principles while defining the knowledge, skills, and abilities … [Read more...]
Marines Participate in Advanced Course Preparation Training to Complete Advanced Classes
JANUARY 26, 2017, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C. - While rushing to locate and successfully complete eight different tasks all at different locations, 56 Marines with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment participated in a timed event known as advanced course preparation training at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 23, 2017. The event was a … [Read more...]
Red Flag Evolves as ISR, Cyber Presence Increases
JANUARY 26, 2017, JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO–LACKLAND, Texas (AFNS) - The silent warfighters of the intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance and cyber communities are honing their operational skills and testing new capabilities during Red Flag 17-1 at the Nevada Test and Training Range north of Las Vegas, Jan. 23 through Feb. 10. Red Flag is a realistic combat training … [Read more...]
Joint Air Load Operations Training Enhances Readiness
JANUARY 26, 2017, OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea - With snow on the ground, 6th Battalion, 52nd Air Defense Artillery Regiment Soldiers battled the elements learning the procedures of joint air load operations from Airmen assigned to the 51st Logistics Readiness Squadron at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 12, 2017. Air load operations are essential to air defenders … [Read more...]