MARCH 29, 2017, WASHINGTON (Army News Service) - Several Latin American nations are modernizing their armored vehicle fleets, including Peru, which may soon finalize a sales deal with the U.S. to purchase Stryker vehicles. The threat from "illicit networks" in Latin America continues to grow. And armored vehicle modernization efforts by partner nations there will play a part … [Read more...]
MWSS-171 Undergoes Tanuki Wrath
MARCH 29, 2017, MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, Japan - U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 conducted exercise Tanuki Wrath at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, March 21-24, 2017. The exercise is the capstone event for MWSS-171’s annual training plan, serving as a building block for increasing squadron proficiency in aircraft salvage and recovery and … [Read more...]
September 2017 E4-E6 Navy-Wide Enlisted Examinations Advancement Cycle Announced
MARCH 29, 2017, PENSACOLA, Fla. (NNS) - The September 2017 Navy-wide enlisted examinations (Cycle 236) testing dates for active duty, full time support and canvasser recruiter Sailors who are advancement eligible to the paygrades of E4-E6 have been announced in Naval Administrative Message (NAVADMIN) 070/17, released March 24. Each Navy examination consists of 25 … [Read more...]
Squadron Develops Process Through Unit Learning Center, Trains New Mobility Airmen Across Europe
MARCH 29, 2017, RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany (AFNS) - For many new Airmen, completing upgrade training within their career field can feel like an uphill battle. There are career development courses and on-the-job training to complete, all while keeping up with the day-to-day demands of the job. The 721st Aerial Port Squadron at Ramstein Air Base has devised a solution through … [Read more...]
Army’s ‘Teachers’ Gain Valuable Lessons at 2017 U.S. Army Small Arms All Army Championship
MARCH 28, 2017, FORT BENNING, Ga. - More than 200 Soldiers competed in the 2017 U.S. Army Small Arms "All Army" Championship March 12-18 on U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit (USAMU) ranges. The All Army overall team champions were repeat winners from last year. The team included Illinois Army National Guard members Chief Warrant Officer 4 Cameron Stanberry, from Arenzville, … [Read more...]