July 25, 2011 For Immediate Release THE PRESIDENT: Good evening. Tonight, I want to talk about the debate we've been having in Washington over the national debt -- a debate that directly affects the lives of all Americans. For the last decade, we've spent more money than we take in. In the year 2000, the government had a budget surplus. But instead of using it to pay … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2011
Future Force: Army Research Lab Equips Warfighters
July 22, 2011 By Sarah Maxwell, RDECOM ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md., July 26, 2011 -- The U.S. Army is a well-trained, well-equipped fighting force. And behind every weapon, a piece of armor and training that prepares and protects Soldiers in battle are teams of scientists and engineers who are solving complex problems and driving future capabilities. As part of the U.S. … [Read more...]
NMCRS
The mission of the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society's (NMCRS) education programs is to help eligible Navy and Marine Corps service members and families pursue their academic goals by providing a source of education financing. Scholarships and no-interest loans are available ranging from $500 to $2,500 per year. The Gold Star Program provides academic grants for the following: … [Read more...]
Active Guard, Reserve Program Great Opportunity for Active-Duty Soldiers
By Brian Gebhart Army News Service WASHINGTON --The Active Guard Reserve program allows Soldiers transitioning off active duty the opportunity to compete for AGR positions closer to home. "Soldiers who serve on the AGR program are full-time support to both U.S. Army Reserve units as well as to outside agencies that deal with the Army Reserve," said Mark Russo, chief of the … [Read more...]
To be Stereotyped as an Airman
Commentary by Lt. Col. Chris Callaghan 71st Operations Support Squadron 7/21/2011 - VANCE AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. (AFNS) -- When we hear the word stereotype, we tend to attach negative connotations to it. After a conversation I had a few months ago, that word changed for me. In late March, my wife Kelly and I attended a course at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas, as part of our … [Read more...]