FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas (March 1, 2012) -- According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 1.7 million people suffer a traumatic brain injury, or TBI, each year. Of those, 52,000 people die. TBI is also a contributing factor to a third of all injury-related deaths in the U.S. During March, in recognition of Brain Injury Awareness Month, the Army is taking … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2012
Tuition Assistance Offered to Service Members
By Lance Cpl. J. Gage Karwick , Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Tuition assistance is an opportunity for Marines and sailors to earn a college education with little to no cost. All first time students must complete a "TA Orientation" class (College 101) prior to using TA. Marines on major installations may access the course at local education offices. Marines at remote … [Read more...]
2012 BAH Mississippi
Mississippi (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 GULFPORT … [Read more...]
Air Force Leads DOD in Green Power
by Jennifer Elmore Air Force Civil Engineer Support Agency 2/9/2012 - TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. (AFNS) -- The Air Force is one of the nation's top purchasers of green power, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Top 25 list of Green Power Partners released Jan. 31. The Air Force's use of renewable energy ranks number one in the Department of Defense, … [Read more...]
2012 BAH Missouri
Missouri (FY2012) Find your Location and Enlisted Personnel (Without Dependents) the corresponding Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) in the pay tables below. All pay is listed in terms of dollars per month. Location E-1 E-2 E-3 E-4 E-5 E-6 E-7 E-8 E-9 KANSAS CITY … [Read more...]