July 30, 2014, WASHINGTON (AFNS) - Up to 40 active-duty, Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard officers and enlisted members who meet eligibility requirements will be offered between one and three years of partially-paid time out of uniform to focus on personal and professional pursuits under the Career Intermission Pilot Program, or CIPP, Air Force officials announced … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2014
CSA: Ethical Dilemmas Pose Tough Calls for Soldiers
WEST POINT, N.Y. (Army News Service, July 31, 2014) - One of the hardest things a Soldier will face in his or her career isn't necessarily the enemy. It might well be telling another Soldier that his or her behavior is ethically or morally wrong, said the Army chief of staff. Gen. Ray Odierno shared his opening remarks with general officers and command sergeants major from … [Read more...]
Army Signs ‘Shifting Gears’ Training Partnership With GM and Raytheon
WASHINGTON (Army News Service, July 30, 2014) - The Army, General Motors and Raytheon signed a proclamation Tuesday, at the Pentagon that puts new job opportunities on the table for Soldiers separating from military service. The multi-year "Shifting Gears Automotive Technician Training Program" will provide new job opportunities to some of the 130,000 Soldiers returning … [Read more...]
‘Hollywood to the Navy’ Program Shows Entertainment Industry Why Platforms Matter
July 30, 2014, SAN DIEGO (NNS) - Entertainment industry professionals toured Navy commands, July 24-27, as part of the Navy Office of Information West's (NAVINFO West) 'Hollywood to the Navy' (HTTN) program. Hollywood to the Navy works to familiarize entertainment industry professionals with the Navy's assets, capabilities and highly-trained personnel. Tours included the … [Read more...]
Vice Chief of Staff Talks STEM to Local Educators
July 30, 2014, WASHINGTON (AFNS) - Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Larry O. Spencer spoke to local educators about the particular importance of science, technology, engineering and mathematics to the Air Force during an ASM Materials Teachers Camp July 18, at Shaw-Howard University, Washington, D.C. The week-long camp for local middle and high school science teachers … [Read more...]