OCTOBER 17, 2016, TUPELO, Miss. - Warrant Officer Jessica McCormick has a rich military career, now highlighted by becoming the first female Apache helicopter pilot in the Mississippi Army National Guard. McCormick graduated the Army Aviation School at Fort Rucker, Ala., on Sept. 29, 2016. "I never set out to be the first female to do something. I've always been really … [Read more...]
Forward-Deployed Destroyers Demonstrate Skill in Joint Exercises as Premier Ships in C7F
OCTOBER 17, 2016, WATERS OFF THE KOREAN PENINSULA (NNS) - In the midst of a demanding U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility (AOR), Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15 is maintaining a high level of excellence by participating in joint exercises and projecting power across multiple warfare areas, while operating with Korean and other U.S. forces. USS Barry (DDG 52), USS Curtis … [Read more...]
Air Force Issues Implementation Guidance for Transgender Airmen
OCTOBER 14, 2016, WASHINGTON (AFNS) - Air Force officials released implementation guidance for transgender airmen on Oct. 7, addressing specific procedures for transitioning and requesting an official change in gender as well as associated guidance in areas ranging from medical and privacy issues to deployments, fitness standards, and dress and appearance. The guidance, … [Read more...]
CNO Visits NAVSUP on Navy’s 241st Birthday
OCTOBER 14, 2016, MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (NNS) - Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. John Richardson visited Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) at Naval Support Activity Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, to celebrate the Navy's 241st birthday today. NAVSUP Commander Rear Adm. Jonathan Yuen welcomed and introduced Richardson. During his visit, Richardson discussed current … [Read more...]
Fallujah Marines Reunite After 10 Years
OCTOBER 14, 2016, BOSTON, Mass. - Fallujah Marines and Sailors from 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, joined each other in Boston, Oct. 8, 2016, to commemorate the 10th anniversary of their deployment to Fallujah, Iraq. The service members gathered to recognize and reflect on their accomplishments during their seven-month mobilization in 2006. … [Read more...]