ARLINGTON, Va. (April 4, 2016) - Beginning April 16, legislation bars some state IDs from some states and territories in the United States will no longer be accepted as primary identification for persons to gain access onto Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall and other federal installations. As detailed in the Real ID Act of 2005, driver's licenses and identification cards from … [Read more...]
Airmen Discuss One of the Little-Known Best Jobs in Air Force
MARCH 4, 2016, WASHINGTON (AFNS) - If you’re an Airman with technical skills, an outstanding performer who always meets physical training standards and has completed all military and other education requirements, the 844th Communications Squadron may have a job for you. The jobs themselves vary, but all involve working as part of the executive travel communications teams … [Read more...]
Navy Expands Tattoo Options, Command Ball Cap Wear
APRIL 1, 2016, WASHINGTON (NNS) - In response to feedback from the fleet and senior enlisted leadership, the Navy announced two changes to its uniform policy, March 31, in NAVADMIN 082/16. First, the Navy is updating its tattoo policy and will authorize Sailors to: * Have one tattoo on their neck that does not exceed one inch in any direction. * Have visible tattoos below … [Read more...]
Army Opening Infantry and Armor to Women
WASHINGTON (Army News Service, April 1, 2016) - On April 1, all positions in 19 series armor, 11 series infantry, and the 13F forward observer specialty will open to women. Women who enlist for the newly-opened specialties beginning Friday will ship to basic combat training later this year. What it means, though, is all of the traditional combat-arms branches are now … [Read more...]
2D MRB Raiders’ Skills Tested at Company Collective Exercise
APRIL 1, 2016, FORT BRAGG, South Carolina - Marines Raiders from Company F, 2d Marine Raider Battalion, put their skills to the test during a Company Collective Exercise at Fort Bragg, South Carolina. The Marine Special Operations Company and individual teams where tested on their execution of basic skills as well as learned and honed new tactic, techniques and … [Read more...]