JUNE 8, 2016, WASHINGTON (Army News Service) - The Army's 241st birthday is but a week away now, and Army leaders are saying of Soldiers "let them eat cake" ... but only if they're going to burn off the calories with some robust physical training. Under Secretary of the Army Patrick J. Murphy, a Soldier for Life, and Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel A. Dailey will both earn … [Read more...]
AF Program Increases Access to Behavioral Health Care
JUNE 8, 2016, FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AFNS) - Nearly half of people with a treatable behavioral health disorder do not seek help from behavioral health professionals, according to the Department of Health and Human Services. However, 80 percent of this population does visit a primary care manager at least once a year. An Air Force program seeks to bridge this gap by providing … [Read more...]
Combined Arms Maneuver (CAM) and Wide Area Security (WAS) Operations
JUNE 8, 2016, WASHINGTON - The Army has significantly increased its emphasis on training for combined arms maneuver (CAM) and wide area security (WAS) operations in contemporary and future operational environments. This increased emphasis has led to a dramatic resurgence in the demand for and usage of many legacy area-denial systems that had been infrequently employed during … [Read more...]
Exercise HABU Sentinel 16 Tests Marines’ CBRN Response Capabilities
JUNE 8, 2016, MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, Japan - Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Response Element Marines from 3rd Marine Division, CBRN defense platoon, Headquarters Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force, tested their operational capabilities during exercise Habu Sentinel 16 at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, from May 30 to June 8, 2016. … [Read more...]
Wheels Up: Hill Shop Improves F-35 Tire Change Process
JUNE 8, 2016, HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah (AFNS) - For years, the wheel shop at Hill Air Force Base has disassembled, inspected, repaired, built, and delivered reliable tires and wheels for F-16 Fighting Falcons. That reliability and 24-hour turnaround service will remain intact as the base's operational mission transitions to the F-35A Lightning II. Three active-duty Airmen … [Read more...]