June 7, 2017 - The Defense Department officially launched the Blended Retirement System comparison calculator, providing BRS opt-in eligible service members their first opportunity for an individualized comparison of retirement systems. The comprehensive tool, in combination with the mandatory BRS Opt-In Course, will assist the nearly 1.7 million opt-in eligible service members … [Read more...]
Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialists Get Pinned in Port
JUNE 7, 2017, NORFOLK (NNS) - It is extremely important for Sailors to have an understanding of their ship and how it works. They have to be prepared to handle any circumstance or emergency on their ship. In order to maintain warfighting readiness, Sailors are required to earn the enlisted surface warfare specialist (ESWS) pin, which certifies that they have a basic … [Read more...]
IGs Exchange Ideas, Best Practices at Annual Conference for Army Inspectors General
JUNE 7, 2017, FORT BELVOIR, Va. - The annual conference for Army inspectors general (IG) was held here April 25 through 27, bringing together more than 150 IGs from Army commands around the world to update them on relevant topics and to reinforce their agency's best practices. During the conference, which took place in Fort Belvoir's Humphreys Hall, they collaborated to … [Read more...]
Air Force Leaders Discuss the Future of Air and Space Power
JUNE 7, 2017, WASHINGTON (AFNS) - Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Capitol Hill June 6. At the forefront were the efforts to restore readiness and increase the lethality of the force. Wilson said any objective evaluation of today’s Air Force reaches two … [Read more...]
Naval Oceanography Aims to Become Leader in Unmanned Systems
JUNE 7, 2017, STENNIS SPACE CENTER, Miss. (NNS) - Over 300 people attended the first Naval Oceanography Unmanned Systems Operational Demonstration May 31 - June 2, hosted by Commander, Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command (COMNAVMETOCCOM) at the Combat Readiness Training Center-Battlefield Airmen Center in Gulfport, Mississippi. "Naval Oceanography has over two decades … [Read more...]