David Calhoun has recently been named the Chief Executive of Boeing after the previous CEO, Dennis Muilenburg, was fired. This comes as a result of the falling stock prices following two 737 MAX aircraft crashes. The production of the aircraft has been suspended longer than expected with no current date set to lift the suspension. Calhoun is no newbie to ... Read More »
Cool-toned lights coming off your phone or computer screen are often considered types of light that will disrupt your sleep and trick your eyes into thinking it’s daytime. Many devices now have a night mode button that turns down the blue glow and replaces it with warmer lights, making it easier to fall asleep. A study conducted by the University ... Read More »
A study done by Scranton University found that only 19% of people keep their resolution for two years, with 30% giving up before January ends. A psychotherapist explains tips to creating a manageable resolution that will be both motivating for you and beneficial to you. One common mistake is making your goal non-measurable, such as saying “I will eat healthier” ... Read More »
The 39th Logistics Readiness Squadron stationed at Incirlik Air Base in Turkey has banned the consumption of alcohol by the airmen until further notice. Squadron Commander Maj. June Chung has ordered the ban in light of numerous recent accidents and will consider lifting the ban on January 4th. Those who fail to follow this order will be punished under Article 92. ... Read More »
On behalf of SOFX Network, I am pleased to award our 2019 Person of the Year Award to Jack Wilson who on December 29th fought evil and averted suffering by liquidating an active shooter in Fort Worth, Texas within 6 seconds of the start of the attack. Jack executed our active shooter response mantra to Keep Calm & Return Fire. ... Read More »
On December 23rd Sgt. 1st Class Michael Goble died in Afghanistan from injuries he sustained during combat. He was on his third deployment to the country, returning to his family within only a few weeks. Goble’s friends have commented on how well-respected he was and on his strong devotion to his comrades. A family friend started a GoFundMe page which ... Read More »
U.S. Air Force 352nd Special Operations Wing service members traveled to Banak Air Station in Norway for a joint training exercise. Cold-weather training was conducted, including live-fire training and infiltration and extraction. The U.S. and NATO allies have been working to enhance air mobility in the colder, Arctic regions with the recent training taking more steps to achieve this goal. ... Read More »
After attacks broke out in Baghdad by protesters in response to the airstrikes in Iraq and Syria, the United States will send approximately 750 soldiers to the Middle East immediately. Under the direction of the Commander in Chief, U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper has authorized the deployment of an infantry battalion from the Immediate Response Force of the 82nd Airborne ... Read More »
The 2020 National Defense Authorization Act gives the U.S. military a budget twice as large as China’s and ten times larger than Russia. Experts have said this massive budget, however, is focused on the wrong weaponry, and the U.S. is going into 2020 at a military disadvantage. While the U.S. is still focused on planes, ships, and tanks, the rest ... Read More »
U.S. diplomat to Ukraine, William Taylor, has commented on the U.S. companies lobbying to purchase Motor Sich from Ukraine. This company is one of the world’s top makers of aircraft engines. The U.S. has made their thoughts clear on the idea of the company being sold to China. They are waiting for the Ukraine government to decide if the deal ... Read More »
The Marine Corps have been found to be the branch with the thinnest members. Starting in 2020, Marines will now get to choose between doing crunches or holding a plank position for the Physical Fitness Test. Gender and age will not affect the plank regulations, with everyone having to hold it for four minutes and 20 seconds in order to ... Read More »
A night full of drinking alcoholic beverages very often leads to veisalgia. Symptoms include cold sweats, headaches, vertigo, and vomiting. While your liver is working as fast as it can to get the alcohol out of your system, you’re left to suffer the consequences. While there are food and beverages that drinkers swear by to cure a hangover, there is ... Read More »
Three suspects have been detained for allegedly murdering a businessman and his driver in 2008 in Moscow and attacking a man who later died in 2012. The third victim was attacked after the suspects received information that the man had a large sum of money. Two of the suspects were in the FSB’s Alpha unit and were retired prior to ... Read More »
This year there have been 20 American service members killed by hostile fire in Afghanistan. Green Berets make up half of that number. In most recent news, Sergeant First Class Mike Goble was killed on his third tour in the country. Occurring in the Kunduz province, Goble was killed by an explosion when he was on a mission with Afghan ... Read More »
U.S. Army Rangers who fought on the beaches during D-Day are being set to receive the Congressional Gold Medal by congress. Before D-Day, the Rangers and other forces trained in Scotland to prepare. From July 1942 to March 1944 the 1st, 5th, and 29th Battalions all went to Scotland for training, making the country an integral part of the Ranger’s ... Read More »
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