Courtesy of USAA No matter what career you're seeking, finding employment continues to be a challenge. To improve your chances, career experts advise avoiding these common misconceptions. Myth 1: Most jobs are advertised in newspapers and online sites. Only 15% to 20% of job openings are publicly posted, reports Randall Hansen, publisher of Quintessential Careers website. … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2012
Life Insurance Myths That Can Cost You
June 2012 Courtesy of USAA Life insurance is an important part of a well-rounded financial plan. But let's face it — it can also be confusing. In fact, misunderstandings about life insurance cause many people to skip the coverage altogether, putting their families at great risk for financial hardship. Here, we set the record straight on seven common myths about life … [Read more...]
Scam: Dr. General Mark Robinson
MilitarySpot.com has been notified of a user in our gallery who has been sending suspicious emails, phone calls or notices claiming to be Dr. General Mark Robinson. Please don't be fooled. This is a fraudulent post and should be viewed as such. Click Here to View Gallery Many of these scams fraudulently use the name or logo of a military related personnel as a lure to make … [Read more...]
Army Strong Milsap Family Heritage Marks African-American History
June 18, 2012 By Deborah Marie Smith, Phoenix Army Recruiting Battalion PHOENIX -- The Army Strong Milsap Family heritage marked history when 2nd Lt. Corey Milsap became one of the first African-Americans to receive an officer commission from the University of North Texas May 11. "Words cannot describe the pride I felt when I gave my son his first salute," said Command … [Read more...]
Locklear Backs Law of the Sea Treaty
June 18, 2012 By Karen Parrish WASHINGTON (American Forces Press Service) – The Law of the Sea Convention is one avenue toward peacefully resolving competing maritime claims that could otherwise lead to conflict, the leader of U.S. Pacific Command said here today. Navy Adm. Samuel J. Locklear III spoke to Pentagon reporters following his testimony yesterday as part of … [Read more...]