By Elaine Sanchez American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Jan. 9, 2012 – The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is hosting a career fair in Washington, D.C., this week dedicated solely to helping military spouses find jobs. The Hiring Our Heroes – Military Spouse Career Forum will feature a host of national and local employers specifically seeking qualified military and veteran … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2012
All-American Football Player Learns Love of the Game, Core Values From Marine Father
By Lance Cpl. Chelsea Flowers Courtnye Wynn, a defensive tackle from Norfolk, Va., is one of a hundred elite high school athletes that competed in the inaugural Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl, however, he has special ties to the game being raised by a Marine couple. When retired Marine Shannon Messick first met Courtnye Wynn, he was a six-foot-five, lanky teenager from a … [Read more...]
Maintain A Plan For Your Family’s Care
January 9, 2012 By Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Andrea Perez In support of mission readiness and worldwide deployability in the new year, Navy officials remind Sailors of the importance of maintaining a current Family Care Plan. "A Family Care Plan benefits Sailors by allowing them to have instructions in place to take care of family members who are unable to care … [Read more...]
Transition Benefits: FFSC ERB Seminar Available to San Diego Sailors
From Fleet and Family Support Center San Diego Public Affairs. SAN DIEGO (NNS) -- Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) San Diego offers a series of two-day seminars for Sailors and their families affected by the Enlisted Retention Board (ERB) with the next scheduled for Jan. 17-18 at Naval Base Coronado. The seminar is entitled "ERB...What Next? Seminar for Sailors and … [Read more...]
U.S. Will Remain World’s Strongest Military
By Karen Parrish American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- The Defense Department's new, 10-year strategy will ensure the U.S. remains the world's strongest military power, DOD leaders emphasized in weekend interviews. In an interview with Bob Schieffer that aired Jan. 8 on the CBS news program "Face the Nation," Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta and Joint Chiefs … [Read more...]