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Archives for January 2012

New Individual Ready Reserve Affiliation Program Allows Soldiers to Stay Connected

New Individual Ready Reserve Affiliation Program Allows Soldiers to Stay Connected

January 30, 2012 By Megan Doyle, Army National Guard ARLINGTON, Va. - The newly created Individual Ready Reserve Affiliation Program allows IRR Soldiers and their families to maintain a connection to the military community through an affiliation with the local reserve-component unit that is closest to their home. The new program provides National Guard Soldiers and their … [Read more...]

Army’s ‘Best Kept Secret’ Floats

Army’s ‘Best Kept Secret’ Floats

January 26, 2012 By Sgt. David Kanavel The 824th Transportation Company, a Reserve unit from Moorehead City, N.C., just arrived in Kuwait to start their yearlong deployment. The home away from home has a unique feature, it floats. The unit's floating home for the next year will be on board the Landing Craft Utility 2002 -- United States Army Vessel Kennesaw Mountain, a 174 … [Read more...]

Army to Become Smaller

FORT JACKSON, S.C. (Jan. 26, 2012) -- Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond Chandler visited Fort Jackson last week to talk about training issues and to brief Soldiers and noncommissioned officers about upcoming changes and challenges. "This Army is in transition. We're going to have a smaller Army. And we're going to have fewer Soldiers than we have today," Chandler said during the … [Read more...]

Reminder: Requirements for Involuntary Separation Pay Eligibility

Reminder: Requirements for Involuntary Separation Pay Eligibility

January 28, 2012 By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class (AW) LaTunya Howard With the release of NAVADMIN 036/12 Jan. 27, Sailors are reminded of eligibility requirements for Involuntary Separation Pay (ISP). ISP has Navy Reserve requirements and obligations. Career counselors and command leadership can assist Sailors on applying for affiliation in conjunction with … [Read more...]

Marine Conquers 1,000-mile Challenge

Marine Conquers 1,000-mile Challenge

By Marine Corps Cpl. Jeff Drew 2nd Marine Division CAMP LEATHERNECK, Afghanistan, Jan. 30, 2012 – Running is in his blood, so Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Raymond German Jr.'s passion for the sport began at an early age. German uses physical fitness as a way to get out of the office and relieve stress. The Detroit native began running with his grandmother at a local park while … [Read more...]

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Baltic States Pledge to Meet NATO’s 5% GDP Military Target

JULY 27, 2025 – Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth held an enhanced honor cordon and quadrilateral meeting at the Pentagon, welcoming Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur, Latvian Defense Minister Andris Sprūds and Lithuanian Defense Minister Dovilė Šakalienė. During the meeting, the Baltic states pledged to meet the target of 5% of their gross domestic product for […]

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 […]

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