FORT SILL, Okla. (March 28, 2016) - Basic combat training might be an enormous challenge to a young Soldier, but it's also stressful for Family members. An online program helps Families learn about their Soldier's new lifestyle, and their participation can provide the Soldier-in-training a few extra benefits. "It can give their son or daughter an extra 10 minutes on the … [Read more...]
Putting the Pegasus Through Its Paces
MARCH 28, 2016, EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. (AFNS) - As the Air Force gets ready for the arrival of its newest aerial refueling and strategic military transport aircraft, a diverse group of Airmen is working hard to make sure the KC-46A Pegasus is ready to meet the service’s needs. Lt. Col. John Mikal is one of them. Mikal, a reservist KC-135 Stratotanker instructor … [Read more...]
Carl Vinson Unveils New Carrier Air Traffic Control Simulator
MARCH 24, 2016, SAN DIEGO (NNS) - USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) unveiled a new air traffic control simulator, the first of its kind installed in a Navy aircraft carrier, in the ship's carrier air traffic control center, March 22. The new simulator program affords Carl Vinson air traffic controllers the capability to immerse themselves in real CATCC flight operations scenarios … [Read more...]
Pentagon Envoy Says Closing Guantanamo is National Security Issue
WASHINGTON, March 24, 2016 - Significant numbers of Defense Department and senior military leaders say closing the Naval Station Guantanamo Bay detention facility in Cuba is the single most important action the United States can take to counter terrorism, DoD’s special envoy for Guantanamo detention closure said on Capitol Hill today. Paul M. Lewis and the State … [Read more...]
Pilot Program Links Reserve Components with Active Units for Training
WASHINGTON (Army News Service, March 24, 2016) - Select National Guard and Reserve units will soon train more closely with active Soldiers in a program known as "Associated Units." This pilot program was announced by the acting secretary of the Army, in a March 21 memorandum: "Designation of Associated Units in Support of Army Total Force Policy." Shortly after the … [Read more...]