DECEMBER 28, 2016 - We've all seen them before: the cans, small shots and uniquely packaged drinks that promise to give you an energy boost during the most important parts of your day. At first glance, it seems like a great idea: chug it down and get reinvigorated. But, if you go beyond wanting simply to stay alert and you begin to overindulge, you could wind up doing some … [Read more...]
Registration Now Open for the 2017 Naval Future Force Science and Technology Expo
DECEMBER 28, 2016, ARLINGTON, Va. (NNS) - Interested in seeing the future of Navy and Marine Corps technology? Want to discuss research opportunities with some of the brightest minds in the military, federal government, industry and academia? Registration is now open for those wishing to attend the Office of Naval Research's (ONR) biennial 2017 Naval Future Force Science and … [Read more...]
Fiscal Year 2017 National Defense Authorization Act Impact on Airmen
DECEMBER 28, 2016, WASHINGTON (AFNS) - The approval of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2017 provides a number of changes for Airmen, retirees, and families, to include stabilizing readiness and end strength, improving pilot retention, modernizing compensation and benefits and enhancing transparency in the Uniform Code of Military Justice. The … [Read more...]
APS-5 Watercraft Sets Sail for Sea Trial
DECEMBER 27, 2016, KUWAIT NAVAL BASE, Kuwait - Members of the 401st Army Field Support Brigade set sail and conducted a sea trial for an APS-5 Landing Craft Utility vessel here, Dec. 21. The U.S. Army Vessel Corinth was activated from Army Prepositioned Stocks-5 in order to verify its serviceability after receiving critical repairs. "The LCU class vessel is paramount to … [Read more...]
QF-4 Phantom Phinale
DECEMBER 27, 2016, HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. (AFNS) - The ground marshal raises his hands into position – the signal. The jet’s engines begin to rumble louder and louder and louder. The baritone rumble fills the flight line, electrifying the air. It’s time for the launch. With a mighty roar from the growling engines, QF-4 Phantom II, AF 349, jumped forward with … [Read more...]