U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs WASHINGTON,- Within two weeks of being announced, the Veterans Retraining Assistance Program for eligible unemployed veterans has received more than 12,000 online applications, according to the Department of Veterans Affairs. “VA is committed to supporting veterans as they seek employment. This initiative will help provide education … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2012
Marine and AF Pilot Temporarily Swap Services
By Senior Airman Melanie Holochwost 56th Fighter Wing Public Affairs 6/11/2012 - LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. (AFNS) -- Two instructor pilots assigned to the 310th Fighter Squadron are currently on very similar and overlapping career paths at Luke Air Force Base as part of the Joint Service Pilot Exchange Program. Air Force Capt. Michael McGrew is on his way to Marine Corps Air … [Read more...]
Army Learning Model Scheduled to Begin FY 2015
FORT EUSTIS, Va. -- Army seniors gathered at Fort Eustis, Va., June 5-6 for the Basic Officer Leaders Course Conference hosted by Training and Doctrine Command's Initial Military Training to exchange information and discuss how the Army Learning Model can assist with the ongoing development of instruction programs. The U.S. Army Learning Concept for 2015, also known as … [Read more...]
Top 5 Tips For Troubleshooting Your Car
Top 5 Tips For Troubleshooting Your Car Courtesy of USAA You don't have to be a mechanic to know when something's not working right, but narrowing down the problem helps when it's time for a fix. 1. Your Engine Won't Start When you turn the key, do you hear a click, a whirr or … nothing at all? It's probably one of three things: Keep These in … [Read more...]
Emerald Isle Team Gives First-Aid After Shooting at Kodiak
June 2012 Kodiak, Alaska, is home to the largest U.S. Coast Guard base in the world with more than 3,500 active duty, reservists, retirees, Department of Homeland Security civilians and family members in the area. The Emerald Isle is the second largest island in the United States and the Coast Guard family makes up about a quarter of the overall island’s … [Read more...]