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Navy unveils Wi-Fi pilot program for some Virginia sailors
The initiative is part of Big Navy's efforts to improve sailor quality of life.
By Diana Stancy
Naval Academy holds its first-ever virtual graduation event
In its first-ever virtual graduation and commissioning ceremony, the U.S. Naval Academy on Friday welcomed a new class of officers into the Navy and Marine Corps as the sea services steer through the coronavirus crisis.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press
How COVID-19 shifted the way we support veterans
Veteran service organizations must adjust their support tactics to reach the most vulnerable among the veteran population.
By Amy Palmer
Watch this Air Force couple use Zoom to celebrate their wedding
“He just woke up one day and said, ‘Maybe we should just do it.’”
By Diana Stancy
Marine recruiting stations are going virtual as COVID-19 continues to disrupt the US military
“With that in mind, we will immediately transition to prospecting exclusively via digital and telephonic means, and no longer initiate in-person interviews. We remain committed to recruiting the highly-qualified men and women our Nation needs for its Marine Corps."
By Shawn Snow
Marine recruiting stations remain open for business despite Army closures over COVID-19 concerns
Hey Marines,“ev’ry clime and place” is belted out in the “The Marines’ Hymn" — so keeping recruiting stations open in the middle of a viral pandemic shouldn’t be a surprise to anyone.
By Shawn Snow
Explainer: How coronavirus disrupts the blood supply chain
Every day, the U.S. needs 36,000 units of red blood cells, 7,000 units of platelets, and 10,000 units of plasma.
By Anna Nagurney, University of Massachusetts Amherst
Former RAF F-22 Raptor pilot wants augmented reality to change the way US aviators train
Robinson estimates the U.S. Air Force could be using A-TARS within the next five to seven years.
By Jon Simkins
Here’s how a popular form of entertainment is helping veterans deal with pain
The virtual reality experience has helped relieve pain — both physical and mental.
By Natalie Gross
The Navy just shut down TA until October
As late as two months ago, Pentagon officials told Navy Times that they were trying to scrounge for extra dollars for the TA program while holding current rules in place. But those efforts apparently fell short.
By Mark D. Faram
The Navy’s new way to train students starts today
It’s all part of what the Navy terms “Ready Relevant Learning,” a series of reforms designed to overhaul how personnel are trained throughout their careers.
By Mark D. Faram