Here is this week’s News 6 mashup of stories for the week of September 26th, 2022, straight from AWN News 6 Correspondent, Jolene McNutt: DoD Launching Spouse Paid Fellowship Program: The Department of Defense is launching “a new program in 2023 to place military spouses into paid fellowship positions with corporations that can keep them employed beyond the next PCS move,” reported Military Times. Space Force Announces Official Song: The Space Force has announced its official song, reported Military.com. Be Prepared for Hurricane Season: We’re moving to the height of hurricane season, and if you’ve recently PCS’d to a hurricane-prone area, the Department of Defense wants you to be prepared. Fat Bear Week is Coming!:
Mark your calendar because you don’t want to miss this one! We are embarking on Fat Bear Week 2022. Voting begins on October 5 and the Fattest Bear will be crowned on October 11. This Week in History: Meet Emma Tighe, our BRAND NEW News 6 Correspondent.

Here is this week’s News 6 mashup of stories for the week of September 19th, 2022, straight from AWN News 6 Correspondent, Jolene McNutt: U.S. Troops Face Continued Opposition in Japan — Okinawa’s incumbent governor, Denny Tamaki, was reelected, despite concerns of escalating tensions between China and nearby Taiwan. Marines Aid in South Korean Typhoon Clean Up — Marines and South Korean troops near Camp Mujuk South Korea “hauled debris and shoveled mud” to aid in the aftermath of super Typhoon Hinnamnor which made landfall in South Korea earlier this month, reported Stars and Stripes. Little Debbie Waves Goodbye to the Commissary — Commissaries will no longer stock Little Debbie snack cakes reported Military Times. 80 Delightful Scarecrows on Display in small England town. This Week in History — On September 22, 1888, the first issue of National Geographic magazine was published.

Here is this week’s News 6 mashup of stories for the week of September 12th, 2022, straight from AWN News 6 Correspondent, Jolene McNutt: Ukraine Defense Contact Group Pledge Continued Support – A Ukraine Defense Contact Group made of about 50 nations “pledged to help Ukraine fight the battles it faces with Russia and build the force necessary to defend itself into the future,” reported the Department of Defense. National Defense Service Medal Ends Dec. 31 – The Department of Defense will stop giving the National Defense Service Medal on December 31 of this year, reported Military.com. Marine Corps “Negotiate” for Retention – Like all military branches, the Marine Corps have been facing retention and recruitment challenges. South Dakota Corn-bassador Crowned – Seven-year-old, Tariq has been named as South Dakota’s official Corn-bassador reported NPR. This week in history – The September 11, 2001 al-Qaeda terrorist attacks transformed our world.

Here is this week’s News 6 mashup of stories for the week of August 29th 2022, straight from AWN News 6 Correspondent, Jolene McNutt:
Troublesome TSP Transition is on the Mend — Accenture Federal Services, the federal contractor responsible for modernizing the Thrift Savings Plan, has apologized for a “troublesome transition” reported Federal News Network. Veterans Incarcerated at Higher Rates than Civilians — The Council on Criminal Justice announced that it will be studying why veterans are incarcerated at higher rates than those who have never served, reported Military.com. 2022 Warrior Games Wrap Up — The Department of Defense 2022 Warrior Games were back with a splash! The games were hosted by the U.S. Army’s Training and Doctrine Command in Orlando. This Week in History — On August 25, 1978, The First Lady of Parachuting, Georgia Anne “Tiny” Broadwick passed away at the age of 85. Broadwick was legendary in her parachuting career, but she made a tremendous impact on the U.S. military, shared the U.S. Army Airborne & Special Operations Museum. 

Here is this week’s News 6 mashup of stories for the week of August 22nd2022, straight from AWN News 6 Correspondent, Jolene McNutt:
DoD Releases First Official Social Media Policy – The Department of Defense released its first Official Social Media use policy. Welders are in Demand: Veterans Encouraged to Fill the Gap – Welders are in demand and Tulsa Welding School believes veterans are the key to tackling the shortage, reported Military.com. First Woman to Walk in Space Share Incredible Experiences – MOAA, Military Officers Association of America interviewed Capt. Kathryn Sullivan, USNR (Ret) who was the “first American woman to walk in space and also the first woman to dive to the Challenger Deep in the Mariana Trench.” This Week in History –
On August 22, 1864 first Geneva Convention was held.

Here is this week’s News 6 mashup of stories for the week of August 15th, 2022, straight from AWN News 6 Correspondent, Jolene McNutt:
China’s Navy Displays it Power – China’s military drills near Taiwan following a controversial visit to the island by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi have put on display China’s naval, air force and missile capabilities. Fort Bragg Moving 1,200 Soldiers from Unsafe Barracks – Fort Bragg has announced it is moving up to 1,200 soldiers within 30 days from barracks with “higher than normal moisture levels” that could lead to mold, reported Military Times. U.S. Space Force: Innovative Recruitment Program – U.S. Space Force is turning heads for its innovative approach to hiring cyber officers. Commissary Home Delivery Pilot Program Sees Positive Results – The Defense Commissary Agency has been running a test pilot program called CLICK2GO at eight commissary locations. It offers grocery delivery to homes within 20 miles of the test commissary locations. This Week in History – The Air Force is celebrating the F-15 Eagle’s 50th birthday!