Fewer than half of the U.S. Army’s watercraft are meeting mission readiness requirements. That decline in operational capability comes as the military calls on those ships’ use more and more, according to a new report from a government watchdog.
The report from the United States Government Accountability Office found that the Army’s fleet of ships are undermaintained, often stuck in lengthy repairs, and increasingly unable to meet mission requirements.
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Remember, military life can be unpredictable, but that doesn’t mean you can’t prioritize your own needs. In fact, it’s essential. Treat self-care like any other important appointment. Schedule it on your calendar. Whether it’s 15 minutes in the morning for a quiet coffee, an hour in the evening for a hobby, or an afternoon on the weekend to recharge, the choice is yours. You have the power to set aside that time for yourself.
Consider the ebb and flow of military life. If your spouse is on a long training mission or deployment, use that period to focus on yourself.
PCSing with pets adds layers of complexity that only milspouses truly understand. Health certificates are non-negotiable, especially for OCONUS moves. You’ll need a current certificate from your vet, usually within ten days of departure. Some countries demand extra vaccinations or quarantine periods, so getting ahead of the game is crucial.
We once had a PCS to Turkey, where my cat’s authorization to fly came through just the day of my flight.
The 2-man crew of a Navy EA-18G Growler was still missing Friday night after search teams that included Army Green Berets reached the plane’s wreckage at a remote crash site on Mount Rainier in Washington. The plane went down Tuesday on a training flight, the Navy said, but was only spotted from the air early Thursday amid bad weather and mountainous terrain.
“Finding the aircrew continues to be our primary focus,” said Cmdr. Beth Teach, a Naval Air Forces spokesperson.
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Lockheed Martin and Raytheon had been closing watching the Army’s Lower-Tier Future Interceptor program, but the cancelation of that effort comes as little surprise, company…
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