WASHINGTON, February 11, 2016 (AFNS) - Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III testified before the Senate Appropriations Committee on the fiscal year 2017 Air Force posture on Capitol Hill Feb. 10. Both James and Welsh stressed that the need for airpower continues to rise and the gap between the U.S. Air Force and its … [Read more...]
Charles de Gaulle Conducts First Arabian Gulf Missions Against ISIL as CTF 50
December 22, 2015 -- ARABIAN GULF (NNS) -- The French aircraft carrier FS Charles de Gaulle (R 91) conducted its first missions against ISIL from the Arabian Gulf as the flagship for Commander Task Force (CTF) 50 on Dec. 20. In a move that demonstrates the interoperability and partnership between the naval forces of the U.S. and France, the French Navy is leading … [Read more...]
U.S., Japanese WWII Vets Honor Fallen with Blackened Canteen Spirits
December 7, 2015 -- USS ARIZONA MEMORIAL, Hawaii (NNS) -- World War II veterans from the United States and Japan joined in silent prayer and poured bourbon whiskey into Pearl Harbor's hallowed waters during the Blackened Canteen ceremony in observation of Pearl Harbor Day, Dec. 6. The annual commemoration provided a moment for attendees to observe continued peace and … [Read more...]
Navy’s 2016 Installation Excellence Award Winners Announced
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- December 03, 2015 -- The Navy's annual Installation Excellence Award winners were announced today by Commander, Navy Installations Command. This installation excellence award program recognizes the Navy's top three large and small installations, and rewards installation performance consistent with the command's strategic goals and Office of the Secretary … [Read more...]
Understanding The History and Benefits of JROTC
November 12, 2015, by Paige Maslen - The JROTC, or Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps, is a federal program with origins in the National Defense Act of 1916. The primary purpose of the program was, and is, to develop characteristics and skills in cadets and students, that will help to enrich their future. Indeed, the primary mission of the JROTC program was once described … [Read more...]