August 7, 2017 - Today is National Purple Heart Appreciation Day. This is the day that we honor United States military members who received the Purple Heart after being wounded or killed in service to our country. There are a lot of service medals out there, and sometimes they can get confusing. But did you know the Purple Heart is the only award service members are entitled … [Read more...]
AF to Radically Reduce Unnecessary Air Force Instructions
AUGUST 4, 2017, WASHINGTON (AFNS) - Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson announced the Air Force will seek to significantly reduce unnecessary Air Force instructions over the next 24 months in order to allow greater flexibility and mission focus. Empower exceptional leaders, enable the warfighter In a room full of new Air Force fellows at the National Defense … [Read more...]
‘In Order to Win the Fight:’ Army Tests New Smaller, Lighter Communications Gear for Speed, Efficiency
AUGUST 4, 2017, McGREGOR BASE CAMP, N.M. - During the Network Integration Evaluation 17.2 exercise here, July 11 - 30, Soldiers tested smaller, lighter communications gear that could be easily moved from one battlefield location to another by sling loaded CH-47 helicopter. If fielded, this gear would increase the speed and efficiency of Soldier operations in the field. The … [Read more...]
Health Test Recommended for All Women Under Age 25
AUGUST 4, 2017, JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (NNS) - Most people who have chlamydia don't know it, since the disease often has no symptoms. Chlamydia is the most commonly reported sexually transmitted infection in the U.S. It's easily cured, but can cause problems if left untreated. Women under age 25 (as well as older women with risk factors) should get tested every year for … [Read more...]
Raven’s Challenge XI Bomb Tech Exercise Brings Together Army, Sister Services, Civilian Agencies
AUGUST 4, 2017, CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - About 225 Army, Air Force, Marine Corps and Belgian military explosive ordnance disposal technicians, along with bomb squads from federal, state and local law enforcement agencies, are exchanging tactics, techniques and procedures during the Raven's Challenge XI exercise here. Raven's Challenge is an international, full-scale, … [Read more...]