September 26, 2012 45,000 Veterans Approved for New VRAP Program WASHINGTON -- The Veterans Affairs Department has approved applications for all 45,000 slots available in fiscal 2012 under the Veterans Retraining Assistance Program and is in the process of approving applications for 54,000 slots available in fiscal 2013, VA officials announced Sept. 20. "The surge of … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2012
OWLS Inspires Women to Ignite Their Power and Passion Within
by 1st Lt. Ashleigh Peck Air Force District of Washington Public Affairs 9/25/2012 - ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) -- AcademyWomen sponsored its 9th annual Officer Women Leadership Symposium Sept. 21-22 at the Women in Military Service for America Memorial in Arlington, Va. To go along with this year's theme: Igniting the power and passion within, the two-day symposium was designed … [Read more...]
Better-fitting Gear for Soldiers, Marines
September 25, 2012 By Donna Miles , Headquarters Marine Corps NATICK, Mass. — When it comes to combat clothing and gear, size matters for the folks at the Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center here. It’s not simply a matter of a tailored military appearance, explained Claire C. Gordon, a senior research scientist who specializes in … [Read more...]
Commanders Key to Success of New Fitness Program
September 21, 2012 By David Vergun, ARNEWS FORT JACKSON, S.C. (Army News Service) -- An effective physical readiness program depends to a great extent on the unit commander, said Mike Trinkle, a former instructor at the Master Fitness Training program. "If the commander wants it, it's going to happen," Trinkle said. "If the commander doesn't want to back the program, it … [Read more...]
High Retention Leads to Promotion Board Delay
September 25, 2012 by Tech. Sgt. Shawn J. Jones Air Force Public Affairs Agency WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- Air Force officials announced they will delay the Line of the Air Force promotion board for captains commissioned in 2005 from its anticipated December 2013 date. Air Force officials made the announcement Sept. 25 as they released the 2013 Selection Board Schedule. Record … [Read more...]