APRIL 2, 2015, WASHINGTON - To highlight the year-round contributions, courage and patriotism of the military community’s youngest members, the Defense Department observes April as the Month of the Military Child, a Pentagon official told DoD News. Established by then-Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger in 1986, the month recognizes some 1.9 million U.S. military … [Read more...]
The ‘Iron Nickel’ is Decommissioned After 34 Years of Service
APRIL 1, 2015, SAN DIEGO (NNS) - Hundreds of current and former crew members, 10 previous commanding officers, and their family members crowded onto the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) to bid farewell to the "Iron Nickel" during the ship's decommissioning ceremony at Naval Base San Diego, March 31. Tears wet the eyes of many of the former … [Read more...]
Spotlight on Information Systems Technician
APRIL 1, 2015, U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (NNS) - Celebrating its 100th anniversary, the Navy Reserve is win-win for those wanting meaningful experiences to complement educational opportunities. Even as the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have concluded, thereby reducing the number of overall forces, there are still opportunities to join the Navy Reserve. There are many … [Read more...]
Students Learn How to Ask ‘Can I Kiss You?’
MARCH 31, 2015, SAN ANTONIO, Texas (NNS) - Students at Naval Technical Training Center (NTTC) Lackland were challenged to consider how sexual assault hurts one, but affects all at Joint Base San Antonio March 24. The training kicked-off days before Sexual Assault Awareness Month begins on April 1. This year's theme "Hurts One, Affects All" conveys the message that sexual … [Read more...]
Vertical Launch System Self-Assessment Grooming and Training
MARCH 31, 2015, DAHLGREN, Va. (NNS) - The Center for Surface Combat Systems (CSCS) conducted a one-week Vertical Launch System (VLS) Self-Assessment and Groom Training (SAGT) pilot course aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61). The pilot was completed March 27. Development of the VLS SAGT course was an effort between CSCS, Program … [Read more...]