Written on August 3, 2012 By Glenn Selby Ah, the honeymoon phase -- when everything is fresh and exciting, when faults are merely quirks and fights are simply pent-up passion. Fast forward a few years and some couples may be scratching their heads, thinking, “Wait, we have to work at this?” All relationships take work. While it can be challenging for any couple to … [Read more...]
Air Force Officials Release E-5 Promotion List
Air Force Personnel Center Public Affairs 8/2/2012 - RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) -- More than 13,400 senior airmen -- 40 percent of those eligible -- have been selected for promotion to staff sergeant. To see the list, click here. Staff sergeant is the first noncommissioned officer rank. Those selected will be promoted beginning in September, depending on their promotion sequence … [Read more...]
DOD, VA Release Mobile App Targeting PTSD
7/31/2012 - WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- The Defense and Veterans Affairs departments have released a free Apple and Android smartphone mobile application for use with post-traumatic stress disorder treatment. The app is called PE Coach; PE stands for "prolonged exposure." Psychologists at the Defense Department's National Center for Telehealth and Technology, known as T2, and the VA … [Read more...]
AF Partners with Schools, Universities to Promote STEM
by 1st Lt. Ashleigh Peck Air Force District of Washington 7/27/2012 - WASHINGTON, D.C. (AFNS) -- Teachers from across the U.S. became students for a week during an Air Force-sponsored ASM International Materials Camp July 13 at Howard University, Washington, D.C. ASM started the camps for students in 2000 to make science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fun. After … [Read more...]
Army Plans Major Stryker Upgrades
July 30, 2012 By Kris Osborn, Assistant Secretary of the Army for acquisition, logistics and technology WASHINGTON (Army News Service, July 30, 2012) -- Army engineers are designing and implementing important Stryker vehicles upgrades. The efforts are focused on technologies that will provide the platform a stronger engine, improved suspension, more on-board electrical power … [Read more...]