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...]
Archives for November 2011
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...]