August 2, 2012 By J.D. Leipold WASHINGTON (Army News Service) -- Unemployed veterans between 35 and 60 years old have an opportunity to begin a new career in one of more than 211 high-demand occupations by applying for enrollment in the Veterans Retraining Assistance Program launched as part of the Vow to Hire Heroes Act of 2011. Sponsored by the Veterans Administration and … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2012
Air Force Officials Release E-5 Promotion List
Air Force Personnel Center Public Affairs 8/2/2012 - RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) -- More than 13,400 senior airmen -- 40 percent of those eligible -- have been selected for promotion to staff sergeant. To see the list, click here. Staff sergeant is the first noncommissioned officer rank. Those selected will be promoted beginning in September, depending on their promotion sequence … [Read more...]
Rape Aggression Defense Training
August 2, 2012 By Lance Cpl. John Wilkes , Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort MCAS BEAUFORT — Marine Corps Community Services graduated the sixth Rape Aggression Defense training class, July 24. Sexual assault is one of the fastest rising violent crimes in America. It can be verbal, visual, or anything that forces a person to join in unwanted … [Read more...]
Olympic Experience Resonates Within Commanding General
August 1, 2012 By Larry D. Mccaskill, U.S. Army Contracting Command REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. -- Every four years, denizens spanning the globe focus their attention on the Olympic Games. For many, it's watching their national athletes compete to bring home medals for their native countries; for others it's a dream of one day making the team. For Maj. Gen. Camille M. Nichols, … [Read more...]
Through Airmen’s Eyes: Airman saves man from drowning
August 2, 2012 by Steve Pivnick 81st Medical Group Public Affairs KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. (AFNS) -- (This feature is part of the "Through Airmen's Eyes" series on AF.mil. These stories focus on a single Airman, highlighting their Air Force story.) A recent family outing turned into a lifesaving event for a Keesler Air Force Base medical technician. Airman 1st Class … [Read more...]