By John Van Winkle Air Force Academy Public Affairs WASHINGTON, Dec. 29, 2011 – A failed two-point conversion gave the Toledo Rockets a 42-41 win over Air Force in the 2011 Military Bowl at the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium here yesterday. The game was an expected offensive shootout featuring two teams that scored a combined 920 points this season. The two teams gave … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2011
Navy’s Annual GMT Requirements Have Been Released
December 28, 2011 By Susan Henson, Center for Personal and Professional Development Public Affairs VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (NNS) -- The Navy's General Military Training (GMT) requirements have been set and were announced in Naval Administrative message 386/11, released December 19, 2011. GMT is developed for all uniformed Navy officer and enlisted Sailors. The core GMT lessons, … [Read more...]
NASA Space Camp Scholarships Now Offered to Children of Military
By Cicely McCray Joint Base Charleston School Liaison Officer 12/28/2011 - JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. -- NASA Space Camp is a place of learning where children come together for a journey they will never forget. For many, it is a life-changing event - helping them make decisions about their educational and vocational careers. This extraordinary adventure teaches our youth … [Read more...]
Financial Bootcamp: 4 Tips on How to Improve Your Credit Worthiness
We know it's tough to navigate the complexities of money management, especially when it comes to developing, maintaining, and repairing your credit. Just Military Loans already helps to ensure your long-term financial success by providing loans for active duty military members. However, they'd like to go one step further and give you some valuable advice on improving your … [Read more...]
Black Women Show Higher Enlistment Rates in the Military
December 23, 2011 A study by the Pew Research Center found that of the 167,000 enlisted women in the military, 31 percent are black, twice their percentage in the civilian female population, while 53% of White women represent the military, making up 78% of the civilian female population. Beth J. Asch, a senior economist and defense manpower specialist at the Rand … [Read more...]