Archives for November 2011

Marines Gear Up for First Inaugural Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl

By Lance Cpl. David Flynn , Marine Corps Recruiting Command After a yearlong search for the top 100 high school football players in the country, the rosters are set and Junior Rank, in partnership with Marine Corps Recruiting Command, is focusing efforts to make the inaugural Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl week in Phoenix a success. Junior Rank is a youth football … [Read more...]

Updated Special Duty Assignment Pay Rates

11/28/2011 From Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs A Navy message released Nov. 22 announced revisions in special duty assignment pay (SDAP). NAVADMIN 356/11 lists updated SDAP levels for active-duty and Reserve component full-time support and qualified selected Reserve Sailors on active duty. Increases to existing SDAP levels are effective immediately and reductions are … [Read more...]

Binge Drinking Can be Problematic During the Holidays

11/28/2011 Okla. (AFNS) - The holiday season is upon us, and it's a time when many people find themselves celebrating at parties where alcoholic beverages are being served. Therefore, it is important that everyone know what they are dealing with when it comes to consuming alcohol. The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration reports that in 2009, there were … [Read more...]

First Lady to Invite Military Families to View White House Holiday Decorations

November 28, 2011 Wednesday, November 30 * White House – Mrs. Obama will welcome military families, including Gold Star and Blue Star parents, spouses and children, to the White House for the first viewing of the 2011 holiday decorations. Mrs. Obama will deliver remarks in the East Room, and then ask military children to join her in the State Dining Room as White House Chefs … [Read more...]

Navy’s YouTube Video Warns Against ‘Spice’ Drug

By Donna Miles American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, - A new YouTube video developed by the Navy warns service members about the synthetic marijuana known as spice, and how use of the designer drug can negatively impact their health and military careers. Every military service bans the use of spice, which is comprised of organic leaves coated with synthetic chemicals. … [Read more...]

Army Adds More Patriot Battalions

JULY 28, 2025 — The Army plans to add additional battalions to its most stressed element, one of the service’s top leaders said. The Army will stand up to four additional Patriot battalions including one to bolster the Guam Defense System, said the Army’s Vice Chief of Staff Gen. James J. Mingus. American forces use […]

Air National Guard Unveils New Bonus Program

MARCH 11, 2023 – On March 1st, the Air National Guard (ANG) launched a new bonus program to attract and retain personnel in critical specialties. The initiative offers significant financial rewards, with bonuses of up to $90,000 for eligible members, depending on their Air Force Specialty Codes (AFSCs). This strategic move aims to strengthen the […]

Education Benefits Make Stronger Service Members

APRIL 3, 2025 – Within the armed forces, a variety of educational benefits are available that allow service members to both improve themselves and make themselves more valuable to their service branch. One example is the Military Tuition Assistance Program. The program is available to enlisted personnel, officers and warrant officers in the Army, Navy, […]

Former Soldier Navigates Job Hunt

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 — In early 2017, Michael Quinn endured what he called the worst day in the worst year of his life. Quinn, then a sergeant major and 24-year Army Soldier, had weathered deployments in Iraq, Afghanistan and the Philippines. As an Army counter-intelligence agent, he said he learned to operate under grave circumstances […]

Financial Planning for Military Families

JUNE 25, 2025 – Have you ever wondered how military families manage their finances while dealing with deployments, relocations, and changing pay structures? Financial planning is a vital part of life for families who serve. With unique benefits, challenges, and lifestyle changes, military families must make smart financial decisions that protect their future and help […]