July 29, 2016, by Henry Kingston - Veterans go under some very harsh times in order to serve and protect our nation. The ability to serve is no small thing; service demands a great amount of self-discipline day-in and day-out combined with dedication that few possess. Many veterans are however often unsure of how exactly can they “sell” their skills and experiences learned … [Read more...]
After the Battlefield: 3 Military Skills You Can Use in Civilian Life
July 28, 2016, by Marlena Stoddard - The end of one's military service can be a tough transition for many soldiers. However, military personnel transferring to civilian life are equipped with many unique experiences and skills that make them powerful candidates for employment and further education in the civilian world. In fact, the lessons learned in the course of military … [Read more...]
Carderock Division SEAP Intern Develops Smartphone Application for Sailors
JULY 28, 2016, WEST BETHESDA, Md. (NNS) - A student with this year's group of Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program (SEAP) interns at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division is creating a smartphone application for Sailors in direct response to interest in the fleet. David Papermaster, a junior at Churchill High School in Potomac, Maryland, came to the West … [Read more...]
‘Darkside’ Marines dominate TSULC
JULY 28, 2016, MARINE CORPS AIR GROUND COMBAT CENTER TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. - As Marines advance on the range, the night is silent. Breaking the serenity, an instructor’s shout incites a fire team to lay suppressive fire on a notional enemy and then locate the nearest protective cover. As they find their bearings, they begin to advance, conducting fire and maneuver tactics in … [Read more...]
Billet Buy Tool Advances Right Fit Aboard Carriers
JULY 28, 2016, SAN DIEGO (NNS) - The Naval Aviation Enterprise (NAE) Total Force Cross-Functional Team (TF) developed an operational Nimitz-Class Ship Manpower Document (SMD) Billet Buy Tool, and in May introduced it to manpower analysts. SMDs are developed by OPNAV's Navy Manpower and Analysis Center (NAVMAC) to reflect the wartime manpower requirements (billets) necessary … [Read more...]