Washington, D.C. January 24, 2013 Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta and Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, are expected to announce the lifting of the direct combat exclusion rule for women in the military, a senior defense official said today. The policy change will begin a process in which the services will develop plans to implement the … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2013
Navy Increases Alcohol Education
NORFOLK, Va. (NNS) January 24, 2013 -- The Navy announced plans Jan. 23 to promote safety and provide education and awareness on the dangers of irresponsible alcohol use and the negative impact it has on mission accomplishment, by introducing the use of alcohol detection devices (ADD) across the fleet. As part of the Secretary of the Navy's (SECNAV) 21st Century Sailor and … [Read more...]
Air Force Releases Results of Health and Welfare Inspection
1/23/2013 - WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- The Air Force released the results of the service-wide health and welfare inspections that were completed in an effort to emphasize an environment of respect, trust and professionalism in the workplace. "Every Airman deserves to be treated with respect. They also deserve to work in a professional environment," said Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, Air … [Read more...]
Obama Takes Oath of Office Recognizing Military Contributions
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21, 2013 – President Barack Obama took the ceremonial oath of office for his second term as the 44th U.S. president and commander in chief on the steps of the U.S. Capitol today, honoring the men and women in uniform who have preserved America’s freedoms throughout its history. More than 5,000 military members – some participating in the … [Read more...]
Air Force Implements Civilian Hiring Freeze
1/17/2013 - WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- Air Force senior leaders directed a force-wide hiring freeze among other workforce actions in a memorandum sent to senior commanders Jan. 16. The actions are part of the Air Force's efforts to pursue reversible or recoverable steps to avoid impacts to core readiness caused by the looming possibility of sequestration and budgetary shortfalls. … [Read more...]