MAY 24, 2016, ORISKANY, N.Y. - The remote-controlled robot bumped across the divots of the grassy field until it reached the downed toy drone. Its camera gazed up and down as it examined the explosive device nearby, in a Taylor Swift lunch box tethered to the drone. The New York Army National Guard Soldiers controlling the robot had never encountered such a scenario, but … [Read more...]
SMA Talks Total Army and Responsible Drawdown with Troops
MAY 24, 2016, CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo - A growing concern over the troop drawdown, realignments across the total Army force, and questions of what that means to the average Soldier, were put to ease by Sergeant Major of the Army Daniel A. Dailey during his visit with deployed Soldiers in Kosovo, May 17-20. "Responsible drawdown is key. We have to make sure we do a couple … [Read more...]
Mount Whitney Makes History
MAY 24, 2016, MEDITERRANEAN SEA (NNS) - USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20), U.S. 6th Fleet flagship, made history today as the first amphibious command ship to have an MV-22B Osprey land on its flight deck, May 23. The MV-22B and crew are part of "The Thunder Chickens" of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (VMM-263), based out of Marine Corps Air Station New River in Jacksonville, … [Read more...]
AF Defers Promotion and Re-Enlistment Ineligibility Policy Tied to Enlisted Distance Learning Completion
MAY 24, 2016, WASHINGTON (AFNS) - The Air Force has deferred the effective date for promotion and re-enlistment eligibility associated with the Air Force policy to complete enlisted professional military education distance learning courses within 12 months of enrollment until Jan. 1. The six-month deferment allows additional time to validate notification and acknowledgment … [Read more...]
Soldier for Life: Beginning the Transition Process
MAY 24, 2016, FORT RUCKER, Ala. - So, you just looked at your countdown calendar and, in about a year, you're going to be parting company with the Army. "Wow!" you think, "That time will pass fast." You're suddenly overcome with a gnawing feeling that you ought to be doing something to get ready for this major change in your life. Then you remember one of your friends … [Read more...]