In an interview on the CBS program “60 Minutes” last night, the commander of U.S. and coalition forces in Afghanistan said he takes his mission personally and is angered by insider attacks by Afghan security forces and militants wearing Afghan uniforms. “I'm mad as hell about them, to be honest with you,” Marine Corps Gen. John R. Allen, commander of … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2012
2012 BAH South Dakota
South Dakota (FY2012) Find your Location and the corresponding Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) in the pay tables below. All pay is listed in terms of dollars per month. Enlisted Personnel (Without Dependents) Location E-1 E-2 E-3 E-4 E-5 E-6 E-7 E-8 E-9 RAPID … [Read more...]
U.S. Army All-American Bowl Selects First 2013 Players
September 28, 2012 By Army Marketing and Research Group ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- The first two 2013 U.S. Army All-American Bowl players accepted their jerseys Sept. 25, from U.S. Army Recruiting Command's commanding general and deputy commanding general. USAREC CG Maj. Gen. David Mann gave the good news to Lake Highlands High School (Dallas) offensive lineman Kent Perkins while … [Read more...]
OSI Introduces New Smartphone Anonymous Tip Line
10/1/2012 - QUANTICO, Va. (AFNS) -- The Air Force Office of Special Investigations has opened its first anonymous tip line that allows submissions from the Internet, via SMS (texting) or using a smartphone application. The application was created in order to capitalize on cyberspace and engage the Air Force community more effectively, officials said. "This tool will allow … [Read more...]
Army Provides Rewarding Careers For Soldier Couple
October 1, 2012 By Kari Hawkins, USAG Redstone REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. -- With every promotion, the Marzan couple has asked each other "What do you think?" Most often, those promotions have come with Sgt. 1st Class Tanya Savell-Marzan's career. An Army cook turned enlisted aide for general officers, her career has offered plenty of opportunities that have also provided a … [Read more...]