JULY 25, 2017, Bezmer Airbase, Bulgaria - As paratroopers fell from the pink, overcast sky in Bulgaria on July 19, Sgt. First Class Megan Brown carefully observed the exercise in her role as an Army Observer, Coach, Trainer, also known as an OC/T, ready to provide positive and constructive feedback. "Without the Observer, Coach/Trainers (OC/T) from the Joint Multinational … [Read more...]
Navy’s New High-Year Tenure Policy
JULY 24, 2017, MEDITERRANEAN SEA (NNS) - Beginning August 1, the Navy is increasing its (HYT) high year tenure policy for active duty and full-time support (FTS) E-4 through E-6 Sailors by two years to bolster sea duty manning. The extension gives Sailors aboard USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) (GHWB) more opportunities to advance and allows many experienced Sailors to remain … [Read more...]
Army Commander Reiterates the Relevancy of Special Operations Capabilities Around the World
JULY 24, 2017, WASHINGTON - Special operations forces are relevant to most operations the U.S. military is involved with and are a good return on the investment, the commander of U.S. Special Operations Command said at the Aspen Security Forum in Colorado on Friday. Fox News reporter Catherine Herridge interviewed Army Gen. Raymond A. Thomas III for the forum, and he used … [Read more...]
UNITAS 2017: Rounds Downrange
JULY 24, 2017, ANCON, Peru - Elite troops from the U.S., Peru, Mexico, Paraguay and Columbia conducted various shooting drills as part of UNITAS 2017 at Ancon, Peru, July 20. The training aimed to bring the service members from each nation together, hone capabilities with their issued weapon systems, become familiarized with other nations' weapons, and learn operational … [Read more...]
DESRON 15 Senior Chief Advancement Results Beat Navy Average
JULY 24, 2017, CORAL SEA (NNS) - The senior chief petty officer results are out, and the forward-deployed Arleigh-Burke Class destroyers and staff of (Destroyer Squadron) DESRON 15 promotion rates in Yokosuka, Japan are far above the Navy average. The average E-8 advancement rate amongst the DESRON 15 staff and eight destroyers stood at 21.6 percent, beating the Navy-wide … [Read more...]