ADELPHI, Md. (June 10, 2016) - With a passion for biochemistry, U.S. Army Research Laboratory chemist and postdoctoral research fellow Dr. Sasha Teymorian uses gold to help identify injuries to help protect Soldiers on the battlefield. Teymorian works in ARL's Weapons and Materials Research Directorate at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, where the goal of one of her … [Read more...]
Requests for Separations and Retirements Move to Online Process
JUNE 10, 2016, MILLINGTON, Tenn. (NNS) - The requests for separations and retirements, including requests to transfer to the fleet Reserve and separations online, was announced June 8 in NAVADMIN 133/16. Retirement and separations (R&S) will be implemented incrementally through the Navy Standard Integrated Personnel System (NSIPS) beginning in June 2016 and continuing … [Read more...]
PetSmart Expands Third Annual Special Patriotic Services, Gives to Canine Companions for Independence
JUNE 10, 2016, PHOENIX - In honor of National Military Appreciation Month in May and upcoming patriotic holidays, PetSmart has expanded its patriotic-themed services aimed at honoring the service and sacrifice made by the nation’s men and women in the military. Now through July 4, 2016, $1 from every Patriotic Top Dog Package and other select grooming, PetsHotel and training … [Read more...]
Carter Announces New Force of the Future Initiatives
JUNE 10, 2016, WASHINGTON (AFNS) - Defense Secretary Ash Carter announced two new links of his Force of the Future initiatives during remarks delivered at the Pentagon June 9. "The Force of the Future initiatives continue to showcase Secretary Carter and the (Defense Department’s) commitment to maintaining and growing a diverse and talented military and civilian force," said … [Read more...]
Pseudolites Preserve Position Information During GPS-Denied Conditions
JUNE 10, 2016, ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. - Operation Desert Storm featured a nearly flawless invasion of Iraq across unchartered and unfriendly desert terrain in part due to the coalitions' new, secret weapon -- the Global Positioning System, or GPS. Since 1991, Soldiers conducting tactical operations have relied heavily on GPS' nearly perfect position navigational … [Read more...]