OCTOBER 20, 2016, MILLINGTON, Tenn. (NNS) - Keeping unwanted, unused and expired prescription drugs increases risk for prescription drug misuse. According to the Office of National Drug Control Policy, more than 70% of prescription pain drug abuse involved drugs obtained from a friend or relative, and nearly one third of suicide attempts among veterans involve prescription … [Read more...]
Airmen Provide Mobility Expertise During Red Flag-Alaska
OCTOBER 20, 2016, FORT GREELY, Alaska (AFNS) - Over the course of 12 days in October, with temperatures dropping below freezing in the “Last Frontier,” Airmen from the 621st Contingency Response Wing provided rapid global mobility expertise during Red Flag-Alaska 17-1. The 621st CRW Airmen worked three different locations throughout Alaska assuring paratroopers with the 4th … [Read more...]
Elliott and Luna: A Coast Guard Explosive Detection Team
October 20, 2016, by Petty Officer 2nd Class Ali Flockerzi - Her partner walks beside her, reading her body language and encouraging her to keep moving. Suddenly, her sensitive nose catches a familiar smell. Bingo! She sits down confidently. She glances up at her partner whose face now displays a huge grin. Her tail frantically wags as he tosses her a reward: her favorite … [Read more...]
NIOD Groton Participates In Submarine Centennial Celebration
OCTOBER 20, 2016, GROTON, Conn. (NNS) - Navy Information Operations Detachment (NIOD) Groton Sailors participated in the Submarine Centennial Celebration at the Submarine Force Library and Museum Oct. 12. During the event, commands were invited to set up demonstrations geared toward highlighting their specific mission to local school children, Junior ROTC members, and Sea … [Read more...]
National Guard Uniquely Positioned to Contribute in Cyber Realm
OCTOBER 19, 2016, DETROIT - The civilian-acquired skills of its members enable the National Guard to make unique contributions in the cyber realm, Air Force Gen. Joseph Lengyel said Oct. 17. Guard members work in the technology sector in their civilian capacity, the chief of the National Guard Bureau told audience members at the North American International Cyber Summit … [Read more...]