12/30/2011 By Sgt. Justin J. Shemanski CAMP LEATHERNECK, Afghanistan - When skimming through the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal citations for Lance Cpls. Caitlin E. Johnson and Markevis J. Seth, it was evident as to why they were standing tall and proud before a general officer, Dec. 30. For their tireless work-ethic and dedication to duty during the holiday mail … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2012
Dietary Supplements Removed from Exchanges Due to Health Concerns
December 31, 2011 WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- The Department of Defense has implemented a temporary moratorium on the sales of products containing DMAA within military facilities. The moratorium will remain in effect pending further review of relevant scientific evidence and reported events, officials said. Recent reports show that two Soldier deaths and additional adverse health … [Read more...]
Defense Bill Affects Pay, Separation Bonuses, and More
By Karen Parrish American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Dec. 31, 2011 – President Barack Obama today signed the 2012 National Defense Authorization Act, which increases active-duty and reserve pay by 1.6 percent and governs Defense Department activities, from procurement to military personnel policy. Several provisions in this year’s act will potentially affect active-duty … [Read more...]
Obama Signs Defense Spending Bill
By Donna Miles American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Dec. 31, 2011 – President Barack Obama signed the 2012 National Defense Authorization Act today, while acknowledging "serious reservations" about parts of the act, particularly provisions that regulate the detention, interrogation, and prosecution of suspected terrorists. "I have signed the act chiefly because it … [Read more...]