JULY 13, 2017, MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. (AFNS) - Airman A epitomized what every stellar Airman should be. He passed every test with flying colors, volunteered during his free time, and went above and beyond during his everyday job. He had just received Senior Airman below-the-zone, a promotion given six months early, and went out to celebrate. Before he knew it, red and … [Read more...]
From Germany to the Black Sea: Liaison Officers Synchronize Tactical, Strategic Communication
JULY 13, 2017, WIESBADEN, Germany - Liaison officers at a strategic satellite communications facility in Germany are proving to be a vital link for enabling communications and mission command for thousands of U.S. and multinational soldiers who are participating in exercise Saber Guardian 17 across Bulgaria, Hungary and Romania. The exercise is a U.S. Army Europe-led, … [Read more...]
Marines Participate in Live-Fire Weapons Training During Eagle Wrath 2017
JULY 13, 2017, MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, Japan - U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, based out of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, completed phase two of Eagle Wrath 2017 at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan, July 10, 2017. Phase two consisted of conducting live-fire training exercises to give MWSS-171 the knowledge and confidence to … [Read more...]
Chaplain Candidates Participate in Chaplain Candidate Intensive Internship
JULY 13, 2017, KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. (AFNS) - About 20 years ago, an African Methodist Episcopal pastor placed his hands on a 7-year-old boy’s forehead. After a moment of reflection, he prophesied the boy would be a man of God. Today, that boy is now 2nd Lt. William Hammond, an Air Force chaplain candidate completing his Master of Divinity. The lieutenant is one of 27 … [Read more...]
Research, Development, Test and Evaluation Spotlight: Search and Rescue Hoax Distress Calls
JULY 13, 2017 - The U.S. Coast Guard is the lead agency for maritime search and rescue (SAR) in U.S. waters. But that mission is compromised every time the service receives hoax distress calls. “The number of confirmed search and rescue hoax calls each year is dangerous for Coast Guard personnel, costly to taxpayers, and takes resources away from other legitimate Coast Guard … [Read more...]