Changing times in Vietnam: 5 things troops need to know David Larter, Navy Times 9:29 a.m. EDT May 29, 2016
https://www.navytimes.com/story/military/2016/05/28/vietnam-pacom-port-visits-obama-harris/84848028/ President Obama’s announcement Monday that the U.S. could start selling weapons to its former enemy Vietnam means changes ahead for troops. The president made the announcement at a Hanoi press conference, which ended a half-century ban on U.S. arms sales to Vietnam, putting to rest one of the last foreign policy vestiges of one of […]
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Hiring and Support Summit
To ALL transitioning service members, veterans, WWs and spouses You are cordially invited to participate in the Dept of the Navy’s Veteran & Wounded Warrior Hiring and Support Summit on Thursday, June 2nd at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel – Tampa Airport – Westshore, Tampa, FL. The Hiring Fair is from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM […]
‘Cannibalization is Routine’ to Support Navy Deployments
http://www.seapowermagazine.org/stories/20160526-cannibalize.html By OTTO KREISHER, Special Correspondent WASHINGTON — Navy captains from the aviation, surface, submarine and construction communities told Congress May 26 that budget and personnel reductions have restricted their ability to surge forces to meet a crisis and often require them to “cannibalize people as well as parts” to support forward-deployed units. Capts. Gregory […]
McCain amendment adds $17 billion to defense, increases pay
McCain amendment adds $17 billion to defense, increases pay By Scott Maucione | @smaucioneWFED http://federalnewsradio.com/defense/2016/05/mccain-amendment-adds-18-billion-defense-increases-pay/ May 26, 2016 1:30 pm 3 Shares Senate Armed Services Chairman John McCain (R-Ariz.) wants to add $17 billion to the defense budget and force senators to take sides over defense on the Senate floor next week. McCain’s amendment to […]
Adm. Michelle Howard picked to lead U.S. Navy forces in Europe
http://www.navytimes.com/story/military/2016/05/19/howard-picked-lead-us-navy-forces-europe/84624958/ President Obama has nominated the Navy’s highest-ranking woman to lead U.S. Navy forces in Europe. Adm. Michelle Howard is tapped to head U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa and Allied Joint Forces Command, in Naples, Italy, according to a Thursday Defense Department announcement. NAVY TIMES Navy’s first female admiral lined up for another 4-star post Howard, […]
Federal Budget Update
by Greg Lankler – Mercury – from Weekly Military Information published by Debbie Miller with Celestar 30 March 2016 The House and Senate both adjourned for the Easter Recess without making much progress on the budget front. The House continues to struggle to reach agreement on a budget resolution to establish the framework for consideration […]
MacDill Free Day – Tampa Bay History Center
April 17, 2016 – 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Celebrate the 75th anniversary of MacDill Air Force Base with free admission to the History Center during MacDill Day, Sunday, April 17. Presented by the Tampa Yankees Foundation, military families and the general public will receive free admission to the History Center from 10 a.m. to […]
6th ANNUAL RADM COLLINS Sea Service Academy Appointee/NROTC Scholarship Recipient DINNER
Run for the Roses – Kentucky Derby Watch Party – May 7th @ 4:30
Run for the Roses: The Kentucky Derby Party is Tamp Bay’s premier social event highlighting the most glorious two minutes in sports. Come dressed to impress in your best silk, satin and seersucker at the ultramodern Aloft: Tampa. Hats and heels are encouraged! Each $35 ticket includes one drink, endless appetizers and a raffle ticket, […]
