MARCH 31, 2016, FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kan. - The Army's new Digital Job Book that makes it easier for Soldiers and small unit leaders to track training is available on the Army Training Network (ATN) (https://atn.army.mil). The new job book records physical training, weapons qualification, mandatory training, scheduled classes and unit training schedules. It uses data from the … [Read more...]
Cold Front: Exploring Arctic Land and Sea at Navy ICEX
MARCH 31, 2016, ARLINGTON, Va. (NNS) - As the Navy's Ice Exercise 2016 winds to a close, officials at the Office of Naval Research reported new scientific research, March 30, that will enhance our understanding of, and ability to safely operate in Arctic maritime environments. ICEX, a biennial, multiweek exercise sponsored by the Navy's Arctic Submarine Laboratory, is … [Read more...]
USAFE-AFAFRICA Dishes Out Rewards for ‘Maddest’ Innovators
MARCH 31, 2016, RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany (AFNS) - The 48th Fighter Wing at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, is the 2016 Innovation Madness champion, earning $175,000 for the highest per capita cost savings in U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa. The 52nd Fighter Wing at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, was this year's runner-up taking $50,000 to be used … [Read more...]
Engineer Unit With Mine Detection Dog Program Unique to DOD
MARCH 31, 2016, FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. - Fort Leonard Wood is home to a combat engineer unit that is not only unique to the Army, but to the entire U.S. Military. The 94th Engineer Detachment, 5th Engineer Battalion, is the only combat engineer unit with mine detection and specialized search dogs. "This is the only unit in the entire U.S. military with the mine … [Read more...]
DoD Training Educates Personnel on Combatting Human Trafficking
MARCH 31, 2016, NAPLES, Italy (NNS) - Human Trafficking is a problem faced throughout the world, generating an estimated $32 billion a year. The Department of Defense and the Navy work to ensure that everything is done to limit personnel's interactions and increase awareness of the problem. As part of that mission, all personnel are required to complete the annual … [Read more...]