Sgt. Benjamin Hebert, a UH-1Y Huey crew chief, gets ready to fire the GAU-17/A Gatling gun Feb. 27 during a theater security cooperation event. Marines hosted the event for Malaysian Armed Forces members and civilians. Hebert is with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. The 31st MEU is the only continuously forward deployed MEU and is currently conducting Spring Patrol 2015 of the Asia-Pacific region.
(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Abbey Perria/Released)ARABIAN GULF (March 1, 2015) An MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365 (Reinforced) lands on the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) as another prepares to take off during flight operations. New York is part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and, with the embarked 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan B. Trejo/Released) 150301-N-XG464-011
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PACIFIC OCEAN (March 2, 2015) Boatswain’s Mate Seaman Sam Simeon searches the night sky for possible air contacts while standing lookout watch aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is underway conducting an amphibious squadron and Marine expeditionary unit integration training exercise with Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 3 and the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit in preparation for an upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sean P. Gallagher/Released)U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 274, are exposed to M7 A3 riot control CS gas by aggressors during a field gas event conducted part of the Air Base Ground Defense (ABGD) Field Exercise held at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, N.C., on March 1, 2015. MWSS-274 conducted the squadron level training in order to exercise core mission tasks and refine ABGD Standard Operating Procedures. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Orlando Perez/Released)Soldiers assigned to Bravo Battery, 1st Battalion, 119th Field Artillery Regiment, Michigan National Guard, fire the M777A2 howitzer cannon during a live-fire exercise as part of Cold Weather Operations, Feb. 27, 2015. With temperatures dropping near -20 degrees, Soldiers from the 119th FA operated under harsh, cold conditions to test mission readiness and live-fire capability in extreme weather. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Seth LaCount, 126th Press Camp, Michigan Army National Guard/released)Dragoons assigned to Iron Troop, 3rd Squadron, 2nd Calvary Regiment qualify their weapons, Tapa, Estonia, March 1, 2015. “The most rewarding part about coming out to the range is working with my guys, especially getting to know my team,” said Cpl. Tristan Miller, team leader with Iron Troop. “We have some new guys coming in and some guys who have been here a while so having the knowledge being passed between the two, always helps the team.” In its current mission, Operation Atlantic Resolve, 2CR deploys to training locations in Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia to train with host nation forces in order to assure Allies of U.S. resolve and improve Allied interoperability. (112th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment Photograph by Sgt. Kimberly Mianecki/Released)Members of the Minnesota National Guard and Norwegian Home Guard set up base camp in Snaasa, Norway, Feb. 17, 2015. During the field training exercise (FTX) the Airmen and Soldiers operated in winter conditions using the basic skills that they learned from their Norwegian Home Guard instructors. (Minnesota National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Amy M. Lovgren/ Released)
Capt. Charlie Shin, the commander of Headquarters and Headquarters Troop participates in extreme cold weather training with their Latvian and Canadian allies, Feb. 26, 2015. This training is part of 2nd Cavalry Regiment's ongoing participation in Operation Atlantic Resolve. (Headquarters and Headquarters Company 157th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade photo by Sgt. Katie Eggers/Released)Master Sgt. (ret) Christopher Aguilera, 66th Combat Search and Rescue Squadron pararescuemen lights the caldron for the Air Force wounded warrior team trials on Nellis AFB, Nev. Feb. 27, 2015. during the 2015 Air Force wounded warrior trials on Nellis AFB, Nev. Feb. 27, 2015. The Air Force Trials are an adaptive sports event designed to promote the mental and physical well-being of seriously ill and injured military members and veterans. More than 105 wounded, ill or injured service men and women from around the country will compete for a spot on the 2015 U.S. Air Force Wounded Warrior Team which will represent the Air Force at adaptive sports competitions throughout the year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David R. Cooper)
The Veterans Affairs Servicing Purchase program aimed to help financially strapped veterans get lower interest rates and avoid eviction from their homes.
Officials are examining facilities across the military medical system, which could mean closing some facilities or downgrading some hospitals to clinics.
