NAVY LOWERS THE BOOM ON OIL SPILLS Souda Bay, Greece. (April 19, 2024): In an oil spill disaster, seconds count for Navy authorities trying to limit the ecological damage. In this photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Delaney S. Jensen, Petty Officer 2nd Class Sean Sweetay and Seaman Apprentice Tencing Wang Po practice deploying an oil boom during a spill prevention and response training exercise. These highly skilled Sailors deploy a variety of “booms” that use different methods to corral and contain a spill. These booms use mooring systems, such as anchors or landlines, which can be maneuvered to close off sensitive habitat or to divert the oil away. READ MORE: https://lnkd.in/gWYtaNUf DONATE: https://lnkd.in/gWRB8NyR #supportourtroops #nonprofit #charity #military #activeduty #soldier #navy #Marines #Army #airforce
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In preparation for our upcoming Board of Directors meeting, we asked our Veteran Director, Tim Hickey, to update us on Veteran Homelessness. "...the actual numbers for homeless veterans has increased more than the 7% in that article was recently shared. They changed the definition of 'homeless' and made it more restrictive - and the numbers STILL went up." We must do better. Nobody Should Freeze to Death in America. Nobody. Especially not our veterans. #dobetter #vets #veterans #marines #usmc #army #navy #airforce #coastguard #homelessness #military #brotherhood #suicideprevention #charity #codeofvets #donate #instagood #veterans #homeless #supportourveterans #veteransupport #usveterans #veteranshelpingveterans #veteransuicideawareness #veteransusa #philanthropy #nonprofitleadership #veteransadministration #veteransforveterans #subzeromission #sub0mission #nobodyshouldfreezetodeathinamerica
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MARINES EXPAND SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS Miramar, California. (December 3, 2023): In its ongoing efforts to improve communication between units, the Marines have harnessed satellites to serve mobile aerial and maritime platforms, ground vehicles, and dismounted soldiers. In this photo by Corporal Daniel Childs, Captain Akerin Lab with the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing demonstrates the Mobile User Objective System (MUOS), a satellite-based system to deliver global narrowband connectivity to troops on land and sea. The MUOS relies on a constellation of five satellites to enhance long-range, rapid communication between Marine units to expand their operational reach around the globe. READ MORE: https://lnkd.in/gY3Y7ZF9 DONATE: https://lnkd.in/gWRB8NyR #supportourtroops #nonprofit #charity #military #activeduty #soldier #navy #Marines #Army #airforce
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ARMY DEPLOYS OPERATIONS CENTER TO PHILIPPINES Fort Magsaysay, Philippines. (June 17, 2024): In the event of war, how do you set up a command center in the middle of dense jungle halfway around the world? In this photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Moeger, Sergeant Ratu Komaisavai fires his weapon during a simulated engagement in the jungles of the Philippines during Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center-Exportable (JPMRC-X). The concept is to create a “deployable” package of personnel and equipment that can be dispatched to establish Joint Operating Centers (JOC) to run military exercises anywhere in the world. READ MORE: https://lnkd.in/gYvcsDa8 DONATE: https://lnkd.in/gWRB8NyR #supportourtroops #nonprofit #charity #military #activeduty #soldier #navy #Marines #Army #airforce
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THE HALO TECHNIQUE IS DARING, RISKY Undisclosed Location. East Africa. (January 9, 2024): One of the most daring, and dangerous, techniques to insert warfighters into combat is by way of a HALO jump. In this photo by Staff Sergeant Allison Payne, Air Force operators assigned to the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron and Joint Personnel Recovery Center perform HALO jumps from Marine Corps KC-130J Hercules cargo aircraft. HALO stands for high altitude-low opening military free falls and is a method to deliver people and supplies via parachute insertion. In the HALO technique, the parachutist opens the parachute at a low altitude after free-falling for a lengthy period before pulling the cord. The technique allows pilots to remain at altitude out of range of ground fire or missiles while increasing the stealth and accuracy of insertions. READ MORE: https://lnkd.in/guzTjHkJ DONATE: https://lnkd.in/gWRB8NyR #supportourtroops #nonprofit #charity #military #activeduty #soldier #navy #Marines #Army #airforce
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Retired Military Special Needs Dad || I help military special needs families by highlighting quality of life issues
This post is spot on for #EFMP and SNP families trying to access #ABA services. DoD needs to assess all quantitative and non-quantitative limitations that serve as barriers to accessing #healthcare and #mentalhealth. Portions of the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) need to be enacted for #militaryfamilies to prevent some of the issues #military #specialneeds families have brought up about the Autism Care Demonstration. MHPAEA could also help with accessing clinical #behavioralhealth services to treat #anxiety and #depression before thoughts turn towards #suicide. Resource gaslighting is an issue we need to solve NOW to increase the #ArmedForces readiness, resilience, and retention as well as bolster #suicideprevention! #AirForce #Army #CoastGuard #MarineCorps #Navy #SpaceForce #militarychildren #militaryspouse #exceptionalneeds
Resource gaslighting is a real thing. Offering resources that are unattainable by the beneficiary due to requiring excessive paperwork, lack of providers delivering the services, unclear qualifying criteria, or unaffordable has been felt by military families. Difficulty obtaining services brings into question the ability as a caregiver to ensure their loved one has access to healthcare and a high quality of life. This ultimately results in a negative effect to the family’s Resilience, Readiness, and Retention while in military services. #MAA is committed to constant and continual discussion with legislators to ease restrictions and allow our military services to protect their individual families just as well as they protect our country. #specialneeds #TRICARE #EFMP #empowerment #missionready #MissionAlphaAdvocacy #military #army #navy #airforce #marines #coastguard #spaceforce
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PVS (night vision device) for one of the units of the Ukrainian Naval Forces 🇺🇦☑️ 🛰️ Thanks to it, the guys on the maritime front will better understand what is happening around them, and this will help them save their lives. For us, it is critical that Ukrainian defenders have necessary equipment for their work. May this device help you to see more clearly, track threats, and avoid danger 💪 #helpheroesofukraine #ukraine #ukrainianchicago #supportukraine #helpukraine #donatetoukraine #donation #volunteer #westandwithukraine #usastandswithukraine #chicagostandswithukraine
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What other organization outside of the DoD has a supporting non-profit that offers next-to-no questions asked interest-free loans and grants? Active Duty friends and colleagues, consider this: Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society is almost entirely volunteer-run, with 90% of donations going directly to Sailors, Marines, and their families. It gave out 50 million just last year alone. Unfortunately though, annual donations continue to decline. Last year's fund drive only received $750,000 from Hampton Roads Area commands. We can turn this around though! With as little as $5 per month, per service member, NMCRS could collect well over 18 million during this year's campaign. Please consider donating this year via your command's representative. Your contribution could rescue a fellow Sailor or Marine in dire straits! #nmcrs #adfd #usnavy #nonprofit
Sailors, Marines, and their families count on Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society when life throws unexpected curveballs! From interest-free loans to educational support, disaster relief to Budget for Baby classes, they've got it all covered. Dive into how you can support our Navy and Marine Corps Family at www.nmcrs.org! #SupportOurTroops #MilitaryFamilies #CommunitySupport
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WHAT PUTS THE “SMART” IN SMART BOMBS? Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. (April 12, 2024): How does the U.S. military turn “dumb bombs” into highly accurate precision guided munitions that can are effective in all weather conditions? In this photo by Samuel King, Jr., Staff Sergeant Jacob Leasum, 96th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Blue, guides a GBU-31 “smart” bomb into place during a weapons load crew competition. The GBU-31, also known as the Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM), is a guidance kit that converts gravity bombs into guided missiles that are not affected by environmental conditions. READ MORE: https://lnkd.in/gP6rMPrK DONATE: https://lnkd.in/gWRB8NyR #supportourtroops #nonprofit #charity #military #activeduty #soldier #navy #Marines #Army #airforce
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Amid life's tempests, find solace in the rhythm of Motion and Flow. Even in hardship, acknowledge that someone sails through a more turbulent sea. Let this awareness deepen your resilience, and may the currents of life carry you with grace and fortitude. #MFCP #MotionandFlow #lifeatsea #SGI
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🔹 My deepest respect goes out to the many friends and professional connections who works at sea You are the backbone of our global #economy - tirelessly operating in challenging conditions, navigating rough seas, harsh environments to deliver essential goods and services to communities worldwide. Your expertise and skills are indispensable, ensuring the smooth operation of maritime commerce and the interconnectedness of our global society. The North Sea, in particular, is renowned for its unpredictable #weather conditions and challenging currents, presenting an even greater test. Life at Sea is not easy, only for the braves! #defense #defence #military #navy #maritime #industry #connections
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Whether you're serving on active duty, a veteran, or supporter of our veteran community, you don't want to miss this! The VBC purpose is three-fold: 1) Assist transitioning service members through networking, discussions of important events, introductions to industries across the region, and ensuring service members are personally introduced to leaders in the aforementioned groups. 2) Translate our military service to community service, ensuring we continue our leadership into non-profit, volunteer, and civil service organizations. 3) Continue our sense of camaraderie, thus safeguarding the bonds established during our military service and establishing a safety net of resources for veterans.
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