AUGUST 29, 2016, WASHINGTON (AFNS) - Using a phased-application approach, Air Force senior leaders are casting a wider net to ensure more active-duty enlisted Airmen are eligible to apply for the service’s RQ-4 Global Hawk remotely piloted aircraft program, a Pentagon official said Aug. 29. The program expands the eligibility pool from career-enlisted aviators to all Air … [Read more...]
U.S., Australia, China Set to Survive Inside the Outback for Exercise Kowari 2016
AUGUST 29, 2016, NORTHERN TERRITORY, Australia - Thirty participants from three different countries must learn to work together to survive without any food, water or shelter in the Australian outback. The Australian Defence Force is hosting the third iteration of Exercise Kowari 2016, a trilateral survival training exchange, from August 27 to September 9. Participants from … [Read more...]
TRADOC Commander: Army Will Augment Navy and Air Force in Future Conflicts
AUGUST 29, 2016, WASHINGTON (Army News Service) - The U.S. Army is considered the world's premier land force, but it also has the capability to play a greater role in shaping other domains like sea, air, cyber and space in future conflicts. "We won't duplicate capabilities of the other services. We want to enable the other services." said Greco, deputy chief of staff with … [Read more...]
F-35 Surges Forward with Record-Breaking Weapons Tests
AUGUST 29, 2016, EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. (AFNS) - The F-35 Integrated Test Force here recently completed 25 missions comprised of 12 weapons delivery accuracy and 13 weapon separation tests as part of a monthlong weapons firing test surge. Historically, WDAs take place once a month given the myriad of coordination required. The highest number previously accomplished … [Read more...]
Payday Loans Target Military Personnel
August 29, 2016, by Jerry Nelson – It's tough being a soldier, especially in a time of war. Being a member of the military during wartime means long time away from your home and your family. For those that aren't overseas, there is the constant concern that combat may soon be in your future. Being a soldier is a difficult and stressful job and most Americans have tremendous … [Read more...]