7/24/2012 By Cpl. John Robbart III , 15th MEU USS PELELIU -- The blue-green team mindset is a part of every section aboard the Iron Nickel. The cooks on the ship are no exception, as they put in long hours, day in and day out, to ensure their Marines and sailors are properly fed. Preparing food may not be their favorite part of their job, but taking care of the … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2012
Olympic Fever: ‘Let’s Move’ Encourages Fans to Meet up July 28
July 26, 2012 By Installation Management Command SAN ANTONIO (July 26, 2012) -- The White House and the Army want Americans to show their support to the U.S. Olympic Team by organizing or supporting an Olympic meetup.com event near them, July 28. Soldiers and family members are encouraged to take pictures of their participation or make video shoutouts to the U.S. Olympic … [Read more...]
New Civilian, Standardized Air Force Pay System On Its Way
By Master Sgt. Cecilio Ricardo Air Force Public Affairs Agency 7/25/2012 - WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- All Air Force civilian employees are slated to be using a new, standardized Air Force pay system by June 2013. The Automated Time Attendance and Production System will standardize the pay method across the service and will be implemented first at Air Force Global Strike Command and … [Read more...]
Army Tightens Body Fat Standards for Some Recruits
July 24, 2012 By David Vergun, ARNEWS WASHINGTON (Army News Service) -- All male recruits age 17-20 who enlisted after May 16, must now have a body fat percentage of 24 or less before they begin basic training. For female recruits in that age category, their body fat must be at 30 percent or less. The body fat percentage allowance for trainees of that age category had … [Read more...]
What is the Maximum Age Limit for Each Branch of the Military?
Updated December 2022 It truly depends on whether or not you are a non-prior or prior service member, looking at enlisting into the active duty or reserve components, etc. In the United States military system, you may enlist into any branch at the age of 17 years old with parental consent, or 18 years old without parental consent. Age waivers, although rare, are possible. … [Read more...]