SEPTEMBER 22, 2016, MUSCAT, Oman (NNS) - U.S. Marines and Sailors from the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) with U.S. Embassy-Muscat and Royal Omani Police conducted the first non-combatant evacuation exercise (NEO) in Muscat, Sept. 20-21. NEO exercises serve to enhance a critical mission set by the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps to … [Read more...]
AFMC Commander Says Cyber Threats Are Real, Need to Get Ahead of Them
SEPTEMBER 22, 2016, NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. (AFNS) - Cyber threats are real and Cyber resiliency and hardening are more important now than ever and the Air Force Materiel Command commander made that point as she addressed a crowd at the Air Force Association Air, Space and Cyber conference here Sept. 21. Gen. Ellen M. Pawlikowski, the AFMC commander, showed the crowd a scene … [Read more...]
History Made When Navy’s First Aviation PA Earns Wings of Gold
SEPTEMBER 22, 2016, PENSACOLA, Fla. (NNS) - A family medicine physician's assistant (PA) became the Navy's first aviation PA earns wings of gold in a historic "winging" ceremony held Sept. 21 at the Navy Aerospace Medical Institute (NAMI) in Pensacola, Florida. Lt. William Grisham now reports to NAMI as a staff member, seeing naval aviators and aviation flight crew … [Read more...]
The Top 5 Best Careers for Military Veterans
September 22, 2016, by Lizzie Weakley – Military Veterans come out of service after a long career serving their country. However, it can be difficult to know which direction to head after being in the service for so long, and full on retirement isn't always an option. Here are the top 5 best careers for military veterans to find fulfillment in civilian life. #1 Law … [Read more...]
Free Absentee Ballot Mail Tracking for Sailors Overseas and on Sea Duty
SEPTEMBER 21, 2016, MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (NNS) - Sailors overseas and on sea duty, eligible family members, and U.S. civilians overseas casting absentee ballots between now and election day are eligible for free absentee ballot mail tracking at afloat and ashore military post offices. "Sailors' votes count, no matter where they are located." said Naval Supply Systems Command … [Read more...]