Some changes to the Coast Guard rating exam will integrate new ways of testing and training new enlisting members. The changes will take effect to rating qualifications and tests. Job-specific qualifications are getting more in depth and will be tracked on an online database. Tests will still be given on paper, but will be managed and updated electronically. A second major … [Read more...]
U.S., Afghan Forces Sign Special Operations Agreement
April 9, 2012 From an International Security Assistance Force News Release KABUL, Afghanistan – An agreement signed here today begins a process for Afghan national security forces to take the lead on special operations in Afghanistan. Marine Corps Gen. John R. Allen, commander of U.S. Forces Afghanistan, and Afghan Defense Minister Abdul Rahim Wardak signed a memorandum of … [Read more...]
Senior Leaders Honor Military Children of the Year
April 2012 By Elaine Sanchez ARLINGTON, Va. (American Forces Press Service) – From a 9-year-old blogger to a 17-year-old community-service volunteer, children from military families took center stage here last night during Operation Homefront’s 2012 Military Child of the Year awards gala. The military’s top brass heaped praise on five of these children -- … [Read more...]
Navy Jet Crashes Into Apartments
April 6, 2012 F/A-18 Crashes in Virginia Beach From Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic Public Affairs VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (NNS) -- An F/A-18D assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 106 crashed in Virginia Beach, Va. April 6. Initial reports indicate that at approximately 12:05 p.m., the jet crashed just after takeoff at a location just off of the base. Both aircrew … [Read more...]
White House Announces ‘Joining Forces Challenge’ Winners
April 2012 From a White House News Release WASHINGTON – First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden today announced the five winners and “The People’s Choice Winner” of the Joining Forces Community Challenge, an effort to recognize and celebrate the extraordinary efforts of citizens and organizations across the country that are working to improve the … [Read more...]