ICEX 2016 Archives - MilitarySpot.com

MARCH 3,2016, ICE CAMP SARGO (NNS) - Commander, Submarine Forces (COMSUBFOR) officially kicked off Ice Exercise (ICEX) 2016 in the Arctic Ocean with the construction of U.S. Navy Ice Camp SARGO March 2. ICEX 2016 is a five-week exercise designed to research, test and evaluate operational capabilities in the Arctic region. "ICEX allows us to assess our operational … [Read more...]

F-35s to Support Foreign Military Sales

NOVEMBER 22, 2024 – The Department of the Air Force selected Ebbing Air National Guard Base, Fort Smith, Arkansas, as the preferred location to host 12 additional F-35 Lightning IIs at the training center for Foreign Military Sales participants. The service selected Ebbing ANGB as the final location for FMS customers in March 2023 following […]

Air National Guard Unveils New Bonus Program

MARCH 11, 2023 – On March 1st, the Air National Guard (ANG) launched a new bonus program to attract and retain personnel in critical specialties. The initiative offers significant financial rewards, with bonuses of up to $90,000 for eligible members, depending on their Air Force Specialty Codes (AFSCs). This strategic move aims to strengthen the […]

Better Serving Our Service Members Through Higher Education

AUGUST 28, 2024 – This year marks the 80th anniversary of the G.I. Bill®[1], a historic piece of legislation that created a range of benefits for veterans, most notably tuition assistance. In fact, 7.8 million of the 16 million American veterans returning from World War II took advantage of the G.I. Bill’s education opportunities, and by […]

Former Soldier Navigates Job Hunt

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 — In early 2017, Michael Quinn endured what he called the worst day in the worst year of his life. Quinn, then a sergeant major and 24-year Army Soldier, had weathered deployments in Iraq, Afghanistan and the Philippines. As an Army counter-intelligence agent, he said he learned to operate under grave circumstances […]

Veteran Financial Planning for Holiday Spending & 2025 COLA Changes

NOVEMBER 8, 2024 – As Veterans Day approaches, it’s an excellent time for veterans and their families to take a close look at their finances. Two important financial events are on the horizon: the holiday spending season and the 2025 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) changes. Like any important task, proper planning is key to success. Holiday […]