NOVEMBER 3, 2016, JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) - Results for the Air Force’s Total Force Climate Survey conducted March 13 - April 27, 2015, show that more than 80 percent of Airmen completing the survey are satisfied, in general. The survey was an opportunity for active-duty, Air Force Reserve, Air National Guard and civilian Airmen to give senior Air Force … [Read more...]
The Navy Begins Six-Month LiveSafe Smartphone Application Pilot Program
NOVEMBER 2, 2016, NORFOLK (NNS) - United States Fleet Forces Command began a six-month pilot program Oct. 29 with the pre-launch of the Navy's newest tool to counter destructive decisions, the LiveSafe smartphone application. The pilot program will allow Sailors and their families assigned to Hampton Roads, Virginia and Rota, Spain a chance to download and interact with the … [Read more...]
Carrying the Load
NOVEMBER 2, 2016, ROYAL AIR FORCE MILDENHALL, England (AFNS) - In early 2016, an MC-130J Commando II, along with its five-man crew, navigated the air above a heavily populated area of Afghanistan during daylight hours. Their orders were to deliver a resupply of ammunition and water to troops engaged with enemy forces. Inbound to the drop zone, their mission was interrupted by … [Read more...]
VP 45 Participates in Air Power Visit 2016
NOVEMBER 2, 2016, CONINGSBY, England (NNS) - A P-8A Poseidon from Patrol Squadron (VP) 45, participated in the Royal air force (RAF) Air Power Visit 2016, Oct. 24-26 in Coningsby, England. The squadron's participation in the event offered RAF leadership, who are currently replacing their existing Nimrod maritime reconnaissance aircraft with the P-8A Poseidon, a chance to … [Read more...]
Hospital Corps Members to be Honored as “Angels of the Battlefield”
NOVEMBER 2, 2016, WASHINGTON (NNS) - Two Hospital Corps Sailors will be honored at the Armed Services YMCA (ASYMCA) annual "Angels of the Battlefield" gala Nov. 4. Each year the Navy, Marine Corps, Army, Air Force, and Coast Guard select respective "angels" to represent their military branch. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the event. Petty Officer 2nd Class … [Read more...]