JULY 2, 2016, ALEXANDRIA, Va. - On July 4, millions of overseas citizens, Service members and their families will celebrate U.S. Independence Day - all over the world. Among the many freedoms citizens enjoy is the right to vote from anywhere they are. During this election year, Americans living away from their voting residence can easily make absentee voting part of their … [Read more...]
Stronger, Faster and Fitter: CMC Overhauls USMC Fitness Program
JULY 1, 2016, FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Maryland - The Marine Corps has announced today that revisions have been made to its physical fitness program, to include the Physical Fitness Test (PFT), Combat Fitness Test (CFT) and the Body Composition Program (BCP). Changes to BCP will take effect immediately, while PFT and CFT changes will be implemented starting Jan. 1, 2017. The … [Read more...]
Revised Campaign Plan and Strategy for Maneuver Center of Excellence
JULY 1, 2016, FORT BENNING, Ga. - The Maneuver Center of Excellence Commanding General Maj. Gen. Eric Wesley, presented the way forward for MCoE and Fort Benning through 2022 with a campaign plan that included a revised mission statement, a vision statement for 2022 and four lines of efforts for achieving the goals of the plan. "The reason we are here is to rollout the … [Read more...]
Coalition Leader Talks Airpower Effects
JULY 1, 2016, SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFNS) - The head of U.S. Air Forces Central Command took time June 28 to discuss the impact airpower has had in the fight against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant and throughout the region during a visit with the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing. “Airpower allows us to apply pressure, to execute the mission, and also helps to deter and … [Read more...]
Old Glory Flies High Above Naval Station Rota
JULY 1, 2016, NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (NNS) - A rare sight was seen throughout Naval Station Rota the morning of July 1. The stars and stripes rustled in the wind as hundreds of service members stood at attention and rendered honors to the symbol of America. While raising the flag is a daily occurrence on most U.S. military installations around the world, Naval Station … [Read more...]