Family Member Appointing Authorities are not an entitlement. Knowing about these authorities and identifying your eligibility will enhance your job search. Check vacancy announcements, which should clearly state "Who May Apply." Military Spouse Appointing Authority allows agencies to appoint a military spouse without competition. Agencies can choose to use this … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2011
Marines Give Victory to Army Rivals in Wheelchair Basketball
5/18/2011 By Sgt. Michael S. Cifuentes , Headquarters Marine Corps COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- The Marines fell to the Army in the first round of the wheelchair basketball games at the 2011 Warrior Games May 17. The intense 40-minute game ended in a 24-17 victory by the All-Army team, stunning last year's champions. However, the Marines said they’re very confident in … [Read more...]
President Gives Commencement Speech at Coast Guard Academy
12:17 P.M. EDT Office of the Press Secretary THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Please be seated. Well, good afternoon, everyone. Distinguished guests, Governor Malloy and Congressman Courtney, families, friends, and most of all -- well, let's try it this way. Cadets, what class is this? CADETS: Class of 2011! (Applause.) THE PRESIDENT: I just wanted to make sure. … [Read more...]
Operation Shear Love: Troops Donate Long Locks to Children
May 18, 2011 By Sgt. Joseph A. Vine, USF-I PAO AMP VICTORY, Iraq, May 18, 2011 -- Troops on Victory Base Complex participated in Operation Shear Love, in which they donated their hair to Locks of Love, May 8, 2011. Locks of Love is a not-for-profit organization that provides hair pieces to children with medical hair loss. This is the first Locks of Love donation drive that … [Read more...]
Holocaust Survivor Shares Her Mother’s Story
By Karen Abeyasekere 100th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs 5/18/2011 - ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England (AFNS) -- Eva Clark was born during the Holocaust to Jewish parents who were kept as prisoners-of-war in Terezin (called 'Theresienstadt' by the Germans), in the former Czech Republic. Eva visited Royal Air Force Mildenhall in 2008, during Holocaust Remembrance Week, to … [Read more...]