NOVEMBER 1, 2016, MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (NNS) - NAVSUP has announced their 2016 holiday season mailing deadlines. The Naval Supply Systems Command's mail-by dates for pre-Dec. 25 deliveries of holiday cards, letters, and packages are now available below. For mail addressed to/from: APO/FPO/DPO AE zips 090-098 (except 093); AA zips 340; AP zips 962-966 * Priority Express … [Read more...]
Air Force and Navy Conduct Joint Air Defense Exercise
NOVEMBER 1, 2016, ARABIAN GULF (AFNS) - The Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group (Ike CSG) and the Air Force conducted a joint air defense exercise (ADEX) in the Arabian Gulf Oct. 25. The objective of the ADEX was to improve integration of Navy and Air Force defense efforts while protecting aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike) from simulated aerial threats. … [Read more...]
Second Blended Retirement System Course Released
NOVEMBER 1, 2016, WASHINGTON (NNS) - Department of Defense has released the Personal Financial Counselor-Educator Course (PFC-E) course on the second Blended Retirement System course (BRS) for financial counselors, educators, and other financial professionals (FC/Es) on Joint Knowledge Online (JKO) and Military OneSource. The course's goal is to prepare FC/Es to accurately … [Read more...]
Mail By Rail: 2nd TSB Participates in Railhead Operation Training
NOVEMBER 1, 2016, MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, North Carolina - Over the steady hum of engines idling, Marines listen as instructors explain how to maneuver tactical vehicles and tractors up the ramps onto railroad cars. Marines with 2nd Transportation Battalion participated in railhead operation training to create well-rounded and ready Marines at Camp Lejeune, N.C. … [Read more...]
AMC Commander Gives Presentation During 48th Annual AMC and Airlift/Tanker Association Symposium
NOVEMBER 1, 2016, NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AFNS) - The Air Mobility Command commander showcased the impact of mobility Airmen on current global operations while highlighting ways in which partnership and technology will shape the future, in a presentation during the 48th annual AMC and Airlift/Tanker Association Symposium here, Oct. 29. In a nod to the symposium’s theme, … [Read more...]