April 30, 2014, Fort Sam Houston, Texas - The U.S. Army Medicine Civilian Corps continues to seek health care providers with its 2014 recruitment efforts. Similar to the national population, Behavioral Health recruitment remains prominent. Open positions are available at multiple locations worldwide. The U.S. Army Medicine Civilian Corps medical facility staffing goals are to … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2014
Hagel Orders Services to Review Grooming Standards
WASHINGTON, April 30, 2014 - Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel informed members of the Congressional Black Caucus that he is ordering the military services to review grooming standards, particularly those for African-American women. Pentagon Press Secretary Navy Rear Adm. John Kirby said Hagel directed the deputy secretary of defense to work with the service secretaries and the … [Read more...]
CSAF Promotes Balance of Stewardship and Capability
April 30, 2014, WASHINGTON (AFNS) - The Air Force chief of staff explored the proper force ratio between the service’s active duty and reserve components in testimony before the Senate Armed Services Committee, April 29. Gen. Mark A. Welsh III emphasized the importance of a detailed financial, operational and force sustainment analysis. “When we've completed the … [Read more...]
PACFLT Stresses Sexual Assault Prevention in Campaign to #StepUpStepIn
April 30, 2014, PEARL HARBOR (NNS) - As Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) comes to a close April 30, U.S. Pacific Fleet leaders continue to stress the importance of a year-round approach to intervention. With an emphasis on raising awareness this month throughout the active, Reserve and civilian workforce, nearly 600 events were conducted across the Pacific Fleet to … [Read more...]
Veterans Employment Council Talks Strategy to Increase Employment and Retention of Veterans in Gov.
April 30, 2014, Washington, DC - The President's Council on Veterans Employment, Co-Chaired by Secretary of Labor, Thomas E. Perez, and Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Eric K. Shinseki, and Vice-Chaired by U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Director, Katherine Archuleta, met to discuss the progress made in implementing Executive Order 13518, Employment of Veterans in … [Read more...]