By Erin Tindell Air Force Personnel 1/25/2012 - JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas (AFNS) -- When Master Sgt. Christopher Aguilera arrived to breakfast the first day of the Air Force's Joint Adaptive Fitness and Sports Camp held here, his heart dropped. In the same room were Capt. Tony Simone and his wife Andrea, two people he hadn't seen since last year's one-year anniversary … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2012
Working With A Recruiter
When you sit down with a Recruiter, he or she will make it easy to find out if the Army is right for you. Whether it's Active Duty or Army Reserve, or a certain length of service you're interested in - together with your Recruiter, you'll find the best way to serve, and choose the job that complements your abilities and future goals. Why Contact A Recruiter? Only by working … [Read more...]
Brooklyn Sisters Enlist With Education Benefits Valued at $150,000
By T. M. Beller, New York City Recruiting Battalion NEW YORK CITY -- For Brooklyn residents Shonette Richmond, a 20-year-old voracious reader, and her 19-year-old sister and family adventurer, Shonell, the 2011 holiday season was less about the latest-and-greatest stocking stuffers and more about celebrating a prosperous future with their mother, Sandra, as two newly enlisted … [Read more...]
2012 BAH Arizona
Arizona (FY2012) Find your Location and the corresponding Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) in the pay tables below. All pay is listed in terms of dollars per month. Enlisted Personnel (Without Dependents) Location E-1 E-2 E-3 E-4 E-5 E-6 E-7 E-8 E-9 PHOENIX 930 … [Read more...]
Taking Care of Pets While Deployed
By Navy Lt. Theresa Donnelly American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Jan. 27, 2012 – Although the wars are drawing down, the deployment schedules for our men and women in uniform aren’t easing up. Troops continue to meet multiple operational needs, such as theater security exercises with partner nations, Navy ship cruises and other training requirements. Many military pet … [Read more...]