August 3, 2016, by Brooke Chaplan - The United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has an ambitious program of ending Veteran homelessness. Significant improvements have been made, and the results have shown that it is possible to end homelessness among the veterans in most cases. The VA began expanding its capacity after it realized that most veterans were experiencing … [Read more...]
Veteran Homelessness Drops Nearly 50 Percent Since 2010
AUGUST 2, 2016, WASHINGTON - The Housing and Urban Development and Veterans Affairs departments and the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness today announced that the number of veterans experiencing homelessness in the United States has been cut nearly in half since 2010. White House officials said data shows a 17 percent decrease in veteran homelessness between January … [Read more...]
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technicians, Reconnaissance Marines Practice Standoff Munitions Disruption
AUGUST 2, 2016, Camp Schwab, Okinawa - “Fire when ready!” shouts a Marine behind a blast shield atop a sniper tower. Shots resonate across a hilly range as 50mm rounds impact targets downrange, blossoming into irate red fireballs. Explosive ordnance disposal technicians with Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations Pacific – Marine Corps Base Camp … [Read more...]
Army Recruiting Aims to Reconnect with America and Dispel Myths
AUGUST 2, 2016, WASHINGTON (Army News Service) - It's a myth that enlisted Soldiers don't get an education past high school. That's according to the Army's senior recruiter, Gen. Jeffrey J. Snow, commander of Army Recruiting Command, and it's one that might discourage otherwise interested American youth from pursuing a great opportunity with the Army. The general knows … [Read more...]
Air Force Modifies Long-Range Radar Solicitation
AUGUST 2, 2016, HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. (AFNS) - The Air Force is working diligently to improve battlespace awareness with the next generation of long-range radars and has issued an amendment to a current solicitation. The Three-Dimensional Expeditionary Long-Range Radar (3DELRR) will be the principal Air Force ground-based sensor for long-range surveillance, detection … [Read more...]