From Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs MILLINGTON, Tenn. (NNS) -- In a climate where Sailors may face separation due to high year tenure or Perform-to-Serve/Fleet Rating Identification Engine, Navy leadership is reminding Sailors in 2011 that Operation Blue to Green could keep them serving. "Sailors should be aware of all avenues to ...

FORT MEADE, Md., Jan. 13, 2011 -- Just inside the front doors of the Freedom Inn Dining Facility at Fort Meade, Md., is a large, glass trophy case against the side wall. It is easy to miss, however, as there is always a sea of Soldiers waiting in line to get inside for their meals. The trophy case is packed with awards won by Fort Meade's dining facilities ...

By Jim Garamone, American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Jan. 6, 2011 – The members of the Joint Chiefs of Staff are fully behind Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates’ proposed efficiencies for the military, the nation’s top military officer said today. Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, told reporters at a Pentagon news conferenc ...

Lt. Gen. Rick Lynch, Commander, Installation Management Command Like many others this time of year, I have been reflecting on the past 12 months and looking forward to the New Year. In my professional capacity, I am focusing on the future of the Installation Management Community. Specifically, what should the Installation Management Community look li ...

Story and photos by Lauren Hall, Torii Station Public Affairs TORII STATION, Okinawa – Forty-eight volunteers received recognition at Torii Station’s annual Army Family Team Building/Army Community Service Volunteer Appreciation Celebration held at the Coral Cove Club on Dec. 15. “I have been continually inspired by your service and commitment to ou ...

From the Department of Defense WASHINGTON (NNS) -- Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates announced Jan. 6 a series of efficiencies decisions designed to save the Department of Defense more than $150 billion during the next five years primarily by reducing overhead costs, improving business practices and culling excess or troubled programs. Most of the resul ...

By Dustin Perry, Torii Editor TOKYO – The Army’s chief of staff was presented with one of Japan’s most distinguished decorations during a Dec. 21 visit to Camp Ichigaya, the headquarters of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force. Gen. George W. Casey Jr. received the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun following a proclamation reading from Japanese D ...

Orient Shield participants conduct marksmanship training Story and Photo by Staff Sgt. Rob Fafoglia, 139th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment KAMI-FURANO, Japan – Gunshots sound the same in any language, a fact Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force members and U.S. Army Soldiers discovered Thursday during live-fire ranges at Camp Kami-Furano, Japan. The e ...