By Elaine Sanchez American Forces Press Service 8/17/2011 - WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- Civilian spouses of Reserve and National Guard members often must rely on the flexibility and support of their employers, particularly during deployments. While most employers will grant a time-off request and, in some cases, a shift change for their spouse employees, others go above and beyond … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2011
No Changes to Military Retirement Anytime Soon
By Jim Garamone American Forces Press Service 8/16/2011 - WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- The military retirement isn't going to change any time soon, Defense Department officials said. "There's no immediate plan to affect retirement," Navy Adm. Mike Mullen told service members at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, July 31. The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said any changes to … [Read more...]
SOC
SOC was created in 1972 to provide educational opportunities to service members who, because they frequently moved from place to place, had trouble completing college degrees. SOC functions in cooperation with fifteen higher education associations, the Department of Defense (DoD), and active and Reserve Components of the military Services to expand and improve voluntary … [Read more...]
Officials Announce Civilian Workforce Hiring Freeze
By Capt. Mary Danner-Jones Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs 8/14/2011 - WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- Air Force officials announced the implementation of a 90-day hiring freeze effective immediately. A firm commitment to keep spending within requested levels led to implement the hiring freeze across the civilian workforce, officials said. In addition to a 90-day hiring … [Read more...]
Hometown Recruiter Assistance Program (HRAP)
The Hometown Recruiter Assistance Program (HRAP) allows enlisted Soldiers who have recently completed Advanced Individual Training (AIT), One Station Unit Training (OSUT) or Army Civilian Acquired Skills Training (ACASP) to return to their hometowns to assist the local recruiters by sharing their Army training experiences with family, friends, high school classmates, Future … [Read more...]