Wondering what is in the news? Here’s a collection of news snippets for the week of Oct. 28.
TRICARE OPEN SEASON: Nov. 11 through Dec. 9, 2019
PROPOSALS SOUGHT FOR $2 BILLION MOVING CONTRACT
ARMY SENIOR LEADERS TO IMPROVE PRIVATIZED HOUSING
FIRST ENLISTED SOLDIER TO MAX NEW FITNESS TEST
JUST FOR FUN: HALLOWEEN HAUNTS
Army.com recently reported on a dual military couple, Lt. Gen. James Richardson and Lt. Gen. Laura Richardson, who have overcome challenges in a unique dual-serving status.
James and Laura Richardson have been married for 33 years. Laura is the first female general to ever command U.S. Army North. Both Laura and her husband, James, have risen to the rank of Lieutenant General. A feat not easy with separations due to deployments and duty assignments.
The National Museum of the United States Army is actively seeking volunteers.
The National Museum of the United States Army will be opening mid-2020 as a joint effort between the U.S. Army and a non-profit organization, The Army Historical Foundation. The museum will celebrate over 240 years of Army history and honor.
Ideal volunteers include those who are passionate about the U.S. Army and sharing the stories of over 30 million men and women who have worn the uniform throughout our nation’s history. Specific volunteer needs include visitor services, special events, tours, education, gardening and administration. More details can be found by clicking here. This is a great opportunity for those local to Fort Belvoir to get involved with the museum at the ground floor.
During coverage of catastrophic Hurricane Dorian, there was a lot of chatter about “Hurricane Hunters”. Just who are the Hurricane Hunters and what role do they play in hurricane management?
According to the Air Force website, the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron is a component of the 403rd Wing located at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, Mississippi.
The Hurricane Hunters “provide surveillance of tropical storms and hurricanes in the Atlantic Ocean, the Caribbean Sea, the Gulf of Mexico, and the central Pacific Ocean for the National Hurricane Center in Miami. The unit also flies winter storm missions off both coasts of the United States.”
Late last month, President Trump announced that he established an official Space Command.
“As the newest combatant command, SPACECOM will defend America’s vital interests in space, the next war-fighting domain,” said President Trump in the Rose Garden, August 29, at a ceremony announcing SPACECOM.
“Now, those who wish to harm the United States, to seek to challenge us on the ultimate high ground of space, it’s going to be a whole different ballgame,” said President Trump.
During the ceremony, he introduced Gen. Jay Raymond, United States Air Force. The four-star general will serve as the first commander of SPACECOM.
Stars and Stripes recently shared information regarding a new program from the Pentagon called Military Spouse Transition Program, or MySTeP. The program will be rolled out this month and will offer short videos to help military spouses through all stages of their service member’s military career.
MySTeP focuses on all stages of military life and divides spouses into categories: New spouses, mid-career spouses, and those preparing to transition. These three categories are labeled as, “Stepping In,” “Stepping Through,” and “Stepping Beyond.”
The new program aims to empower spouses from the first day they step into military life until the day their spouse transitions or separates. The MySTeP program focuses on a wide variety of topics to help spouses get their bearings and navigate military life.
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