SEPTEMBER 20, 2016, NORTHERN TERRITORY, Australia - “Hurry up, make the call, what’s your call, give me something!” In combat, bullets fly all around, casualties fall to the floor and exhaustion takes over, but Marine leaders have to step up and take charge. Marines and Australian soldiers developed their combat leadership skills during a Frontline Leaders Course at … [Read more...]
Navy Announces New Suicide Prevention Program Known as Sailor Assistance and Intercept for Life (SAIL)
SEPTEMBER 20, 2016, WASHINGTON (NNS) - On Sept. 16, the Navy's 21st Century Sailor Office announced the new suicide prevention program known as Sailor Assistance and Intercept for Life (SAIL), aimed at supplementing existing mental health treatment by providing continual support through the first 90 days after suicide-related behavior. "This program is designed to boost our … [Read more...]
Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James: Active-Duty Force On The Rise, Space Will Be More Prominent
SEPTEMBER 20, 2016, NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. (AFNS) - Nearly three years into her tenure as the Air Force’s top leader, Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James reaffirmed that people continue to be her top priority during her State of the Air Force address at the Air Force Association Air, Space and Cyber Conference Sept. 19, in National Harbor. James also addressed key issues … [Read more...]
Carderock’s Mad Scientist 2016 Tells Army How Culture Affects Future
SEPTEMBER 20, 2016, WEST BETHESDA, Md. (NNS) - The Army held its second Mad Scientist 2016 event in August when scores of like-minded people came to hear several "mad scientists," including Garth Jensen, director for innovation at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division, speak about the future of warfare in 2025 and beyond. Jensen spoke on culture and innovation at … [Read more...]
Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance Program Calculator Makes Choosing Options Easier
SEPTEMBER 19, 2016, JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) - The Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance Program calculator helps eligible federal employees make the right choices for themselves and their families during this open season, which runs until Sept. 30. The Office of Personnel Management offers an FEGLI calculator to assist with rapid and convenient … [Read more...]