MARCH 14, 2017, VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (NNS) - Navy Lodge Program is ready to support Sailors and their families who may receive shortened time lines for permanent change of station (PCS). "Once a family initiates their household goods move, contact the Navy Lodge at your PCS destination and we will do everything we can to accommodate you for as long as you need," said Mike … [Read more...]
Commanding Officer Conference Networking and the Future of the Coast Guard Fleet
MARCH 14, 2017 - Each year the senior leaders from all over the service come to the U.S. Coast Guard Academy to discuss, debate and learn about the problems facing the cutters. The four-day Commanding Officer Conference, which ended March 3, 2017, was packed with classes on topics such as cyber strategy, logistics and fleet priorities, but by far the most important lessons the … [Read more...]
How Mail Gets to the AOR
MARCH 14, 2017, SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFNS) - Deployments have changed over the years. It’s now easier than ever to stay connected with loved ones back at home through video chats and messenger applications, but there still isn’t anything quite like receiving a hand-written birthday card or a care package with a favorite homemade snack. In fact, mail calls are important for boosting … [Read more...]
Why Dogs Are Commonly Used To Cope With PTSD
March 14, 2017, by Emma Sturgis – Posttraumatic stress disorder, often called PTSD, is a psychological problem that affects individuals who have been through a traumatic event. It often develops in military personnel who have been in combat situations and who have seen comrades die in violent circumstances or who have experienced injuries themselves. But PTSD can also develop … [Read more...]
Heal After Serving: Why Nursing is a Great Career for Veterans
March 14, 2017, by Lizzie Weakley - The U.S. military serves as a great career path for millions of men and women. While many people in the military choose to stay there for their entire working lives, others decide to return to the civilian world after their military time is up. This article will reveal three reasons why nursing is a great career for veterans, both male and … [Read more...]