Erin, Author at MilitarySpot.com

CNO Hosts All Hands Call – Tours Navy Electric Weapon, Cyber Warfare Engineering Facilities

JANUARY 20, 2017, DAHLGREN, Va. (NNS) - Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) leaders briefed Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson on electric weapons and cybersecurity technology during his visit Jan. 18. Upon arrival, the CNO spoke to more than 900 Sailors, government civilians, and defense contractors attending his early morning all-hands call … [Read more...]

Army Charts a Course Toward Blended Retirement System in 2018

JANUARY 19, 2017, WASHINGTON (Army News Service) - Beginning in January 2018, a new Department of Defense enterprise-wide blended retirement system will go into effect. The blended retirement system, which was instituted by the 2016 National Defense Authorization Act, will take effect for all Soldiers joining the Army beginning Jan. 1, 2018, and some current service members … [Read more...]

Milius Completes System-of-Systems Operability Test

JANUARY 19, 2017, SAN DIEGO (NNS) - Guided-missile destroyer USS Milius (DDG 69) successfully completed its first system-of-systems operability test (SOT) on command, control, communications, computers and intelligence (C4I) equipment, Jan. 13. Milius was the first ship to begin an install of the Consolidated Afloat Networks and Enterprise Services (CANES) and the second to … [Read more...]

Travis Environmental Restoration Program Gets Greener Cleanup Certification

JANUARY 19, 2017, TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. (AFNS) - Saving money, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and implementing green and sustainable remediation (GSR) to clean up contaminated groundwater sites recently earned Travis Air Force Base the honor of becoming the first Defense Department installation to receive greener cleanup certification by ASTM International … [Read more...]

DOD to Open Online Exchange Shopping to Veterans

JANUARY 19, 2017, WASHINGTON - The Defense Department announced Friday that they plan to open online exchange shopping to veterans soon. The policy change will extend limited online military exchange shopping privileges to all honorably discharged veterans of the military, DOD officials said in a news release. The shopping benefit will go into effect on Veterans Day, Nov. … [Read more...]

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Joint Force Enforces Maritime Blockade

APRIL 25, 2026 – Last week the U.S. military stood up a maritime blockade against ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz that had been doing business with Iran at its ports, or that were headed to Iranian ports. That blockade is ongoing and continues to become more effective and stronger, Secretary of War Pete […]

Air National Guard Unveils New Bonus Program

MARCH 11, 2023 – On March 1st, the Air National Guard (ANG) launched a new bonus program to attract and retain personnel in critical specialties. The initiative offers significant financial rewards, with bonuses of up to $90,000 for eligible members, depending on their Air Force Specialty Codes (AFSCs). This strategic move aims to strengthen the […]

Military Students’ Tips to Balance Service and Studies

OCTOBER 10, 2025 – Studying in college while serving in the military can be highly rewarding but also extremely demanding in some respects. Military members, veterans, and their families typically balance demanding duty schedules, deployments, family responsibilities, and school schedules. It requires careful planning, flexibility, and being willing to seek and take advantage of available […]

Estate Planning for Vets and Service Members

FEBRUARY 2, 2026 – Why a Will is not enough along with VA Burial Benefit Facts You Need To Know, 10 Important Facts About Your VA Burial Benefits. Join us for our next webinar: Estate Planning Made Easy – Did You Know Everyone has an Estate Plan? Unfortunately most people find this out too late! […]