May 14, 2012 By Karen Parrish American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON – As Congress marks up the military budget, the nation’s defense leaders said today they stand ready to work with lawmakers to maintain the balance they built into their budget proposal. Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta and Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2012
Army Leads Case High School Students on Pathway to Success
May 14, 2012 By Mr Jorge Gomez (USAREC) MILWAUKEE -- Teachers can talk about success all day to youth but it's always a lot better to show them, said Jeff Eben, J.I. Case High School principal. For one entire day hundreds of Case High School students interacted with Soldiers through multiple activities to capture a sense of what it's like to be a successful individual. … [Read more...]
All-Terrain Training Now Required
May 13, 2012 It is now mandatory for dirt bike and all-terrain vehicle owners to attend a dirt bike and all-terrain vehicle safety class before operating the vehicle, according to Marine Corps Order 5100.19F. The safety classes for dirt bikes and ATVs are much like the existing Basic Rider Course for motorcycles, and have been in existence for some time now. The big change … [Read more...]
‘Joining Forces’ Mother’s Day Card Honored Military Spouses
American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, May 13, 2012 - The 'Joining Forces' campaign issued a special Mother's Day card that thanks the nation's military spouses. The card, which is available for view on the White House’s website, notes that 1.2 million military spouses “are out there making sacrifices for their families -- and the country.” First Lady … [Read more...]
Military Retirement Benefits Among AF Families Top Concern
By Lisa Daniel American Forces Press Service 5/10/2012 - WASHINGTON (AFPS) -- Military families regard the possible change of military retirement benefits as their top concern, according to the results of a major survey released today. The 2012 Military Family Lifestyle Survey also shows that pay and benefits, the impact of deployments on children, operational tempo, spouse … [Read more...]