Archives for January 2012

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

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

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

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...]

Guard Annual Training Integrates with Combat Training

APRIL 2, 2026 — Soldiers from the Florida Army National Guard’s 3rd Battalion, 265th Air Defense Artillery Regiment trained alongside the 82nd Airborne Division during a combat training center rotation 15-20 March, marking the first time a Guard unit has integrated into an active-duty rotation under the National Guard’s new Minuteman Rotation concept. The Minuteman […]

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 […]

Military Students’ Tips to Balance Service and Studies

OCTOBER 10, 2025 – Studying in college while serving in the military can be highly rewarding but also extremely demanding in some respects. Military members, veterans, and their families typically balance demanding duty schedules, deployments, family responsibilities, and school schedules. It requires careful planning, flexibility, and being willing to seek and take advantage of available […]

Estate Planning for Vets and Service Members

FEBRUARY 2, 2026 – Why a Will is not enough along with VA Burial Benefit Facts You Need To Know, 10 Important Facts About Your VA Burial Benefits. Join us for our next webinar: Estate Planning Made Easy – Did You Know Everyone has an Estate Plan? Unfortunately most people find this out too late! […]