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250524-N-UF592-1031 WANTAGH, N.Y. (May 24, 2025) Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Olayemi Olaoye, from New York, right, assigned to Navy Talent Acquisition Group Empire State, takes a video of an airplane performing acrobatics during the FourLeaf Air Show at Jones Beach State Park. The event is part of New York City’s 37th annual Fleet Week, commemorating the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Navy...[Read More]
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250524-N-UF592-1010 WANTAGH, N.Y. (May 24, 2025) Electrician’s Mate 2nd Class Mason Wang, from New York, right, assigned to Navy Talent Acquisition Group Empire State, speaks with people during the FourLeaf Air Show at Jones Beach State Park. The event is part of New York City’s 37th annual Fleet Week, commemorating the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps with the theme “Hono...[Read More]
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250523-N-UF592-1013 BAY SHORE, N.Y. (May 23, 2025) Navy recruiters from Navy Talent Acquisition Group Empire State pose for a group photo at Benjamin N. Cardozo High School. The event is part of New York City’s 37th annual Fleet Week, commemorating the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps with the theme “Honoring the Past, Defending the Future: 250 Years of Sea Service Excelle...[Read More]
US spent $6 billion in the past 3 years to recruit and retain troops
The U.S. military spent more than $6 billion over the past three years to recruit and retain service members, in what has been a growing campaign to counter enlistment shortfalls. The financial incentives to reenlist in the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines increased dramatically from 2022 through last year, with the Navy vastly outspending the others, according to funding totals provided by the s...[Read More]
The US Military Spent $6 Billion in the Past 3 Years to Recruit and Retain Troops
The services tailor their recruiting and retention money to bolster harder-to-fill jobs, including cyber, intelligence and special operations forces.
Why Master Chief shunned the red tape of realistic military promotions
In the annals of military science fiction, few figures loom as large as Master Chief Petty Officer John-117, the stoic protagonist of the Halo franchise. Clad in Mjolnir armor and wielding an arsenal of futuristic weaponry, Master Chief has single-handedly turned the tide of interstellar wars, faced down alien armadas and become a symbol of unwavering duty. Yet despite his legendary exploits, his ...[Read More]
Why troops secretly relate to SpongeBob’s ‘I’m a Goofy Goober’ spiral
It happens about 80 minutes into “The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie.” SpongeBob, denied a promotion and humiliated in front of his co-workers, wanders into the Goofy Goober Ice Cream Party Boat. He proceeds to spiral. After a binge of sundaes and shame, he stumbles on stage, belting out a shredded guitar solo rendition of “I’m a Goofy Goober (Rock!)” in front of a confused crowd. There’s glitter. Th...[Read More]
Navy Public Health Team Leads the Way in Blast Exposure Strategy While Operating Side-by-Side with Sailors and Marines
PORTSMOUTH, Va. – Recognizing a hazard that needs to be monitored is nothing new to those in the public health field because that’s what they do–identify, assess and control risks to protect population health, from infectious diseases and environmental exposures to occupational threats. The goal? To make operations safer, smarter, and to preserve readiness.
Two Navy Hospital Corpsmen Honored for their Swift Response at NAS Lemoore
LEMOORE, Calif. — Two Navy Hospital Corpsmen were recognized on May 9 for their quick response and professional handling of a medical emergency that occurred at Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Lemoore (NMRTC) earlier this month.
Pentagon lost contact with Army helo that caused DC jet diversions
Military air traffic controllers lost contact with an Army helicopter for about 20 seconds as it neared the Pentagon on the flight that caused two commercial jets to abort their landings this month at a Washington airport, the Army told The Associated Press on Friday. The aborted landings on May 1 added to general unease about continued close calls between government helicopters and commercial air...[Read More]
Hegseth orders immediate changes to troops’ household goods program
With peak military moving season in full swing, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered immediate changes to the system that moves troops’ household goods, in light of “recent deficiencies” in the performance of the new Global Household Goods Contract, according to a Pentagon memo. That includes increasing the reimbursement rate for troops and families who decide to move all or part of their ho...[Read More]
Hegseth orders immediate changes to troops’ household goods program
With peak military moving season in full swing, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered immediate changes to the system that moves troops’ household goods, in light of “recent deficiencies” in the performance of the new Global Household Goods Contract, according to a Pentagon memo. That includes increasing the reimbursement rate for troops and families who decide to move all or part of their ho...[Read More]