June 16, 2012 By By Sam Morren, Leader's Training Course FORT KNOX, Ky. -- After a 10-hour trip from Mississippi to Fort Knox, Ky., a warm meal was necessary to start a week of training at the Army post by 184 Junior ROTC students from Jackson Public Schools. "Our intent with this program is for students to have the right tools for a successful life," said retired Col. Paul … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2012
Army Redefines Employee Eligibility For Civilian Leader Courses
WASHINGTON (June 1, 2012) -- The Army has redefined employee eligibility for its complement of Civilian Education System leader development courses, as well as the rules for receiving course equivalency credit based on previous military education and training. "We wanted to eliminate any confusion and establish a clearly progressive leader development model for our civilian … [Read more...]
Army Expands Early Separation Program For Non-Deployers
By C. Todd Lopez WASHINGTON (Army News Service, June 8, 2012) -- In an effort to enhance readiness for deploying units, the Army will expand its Enlisted Involuntary Early Separation Program for some Soldiers. Under the program, enlisted Soldiers who elect to not re-enlist or extend in order to deploy with their unit, could be subject to involuntary early separation. … [Read more...]
Wounded Working Dogs Receive Skilled Care
June 15, 2012 By Col. Bob Vogelsang, Program Manager for Clinical Veterinary Medicine ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. -- By now, most everyone knows that the warriors in Afghanistan consist of both the human and canine kind. Military working dogs have been with service members since day one of the current contingency operations and will likely be there until the last. And just … [Read more...]
Panetta Salutes Gay, Lesbian Service Members’ Dedicated Duty
June 15, 2012 By Cheryl Pellerin WASHINGTON (American Forces Press Service) – The pursuit of equality is fundamental to the American story, Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta said in a video message released today to thank gay and lesbian service members and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civilians for their dedicated service to the nation. Recognizing June as … [Read more...]