posted by admin on Oct 30
Improvised Explosive Device (IED) has been one of the primary concerns of the military. U.S. Defense Department has challenged the experts in the industry, the military, the national laboratories and even the acedemia to destroy the terrorists’ latest deadly weapons. The Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization has organized a conference, which was designed to come up with better solutions in confronting IED problems.
The goals of the conference were directed to three areas: attack the network; defeat the device; and, train the force. Apparently, there were about 750 participants who are willing to pitch in their expertise on the matter.
Defense Department officials said that IEDs have already killed almost half of all casualties in Iraq, and nearly 30% of the casualties in Afghanistan.
Most of the conference sessions advocate information that helps in coming up with the most plausible solutions,. The assembly also intends to decrease redundancy of effort, as well as to hone or cross out actions that have been already taken.
posted by admin on Oct 30
In 1980, Maj. Marcia A. Potter has enlisted in the Air Force right after graduation. She served for four years and then decided to leave the military to pursue her education. Consequently, she earned a master’s degree in nursing and eventually became a family nurse practitioner.
She was already a mother of three when she decided to go back in the service. It was the terrorist attack in September 11, 2001 that ignited Potter’s decision. After consulting with her family, she rejoined the Air Force in 2003. She even received a commission for her medical and professional expertise.
Now at age 46, it was patriotism and a sense of duty that made Potter return. In fact, she is a part of a military outreach program called “Why We Serve.” She was selected from those who have already served in Afghanistan and Iraq. Along with other 10 servicemembers, Potter tells military stories to the American people at local events, veterans organizations, community assemblies and other gatherings.
According to Potter, the Why We Serve program is an excellent military program that lets service men and women tell their experiences directly to the public.