MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C. (April 11, 2013) -- The deputy commandant for Installations and Logistics recently released a message reminding service members, civilians and family members about the challenges associated with the rapidly approaching peak moving season. According to the message, planning, preparation and communication are the keys to executing a … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2013
Care and Benefits for Veterans Strengthened by $153 Billion VA Budget
WASHINGTON – Continuing the transformation of the Department of Veterans Affairs into a 21st century organization, the President has proposed a $152.7 billion budget, a 10.2 percent increase over Fiscal Year 2013, that will support VA’s goals to expand access to health care and other benefits, eliminate the disability claims backlog, and end homelessness among … [Read more...]
DOD Releases FY 14 Defense Budget Proposal
4/10/2013 - WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- President Barack Obama today sent to Congress a proposed defense budget of $526.6 billion in discretionary budget authority to fund defense programs in the base budget for fiscal year (FY) 2014. The budget continues the department's commitment to good stewardship of taxpayer dollars by seeking further consolidation of defense infrastructure, … [Read more...]
Voucher Program Enables Advanced Education for Senior Enlisted Sailors
PENSACOLA, Fla. (NNS) -- The Chief of Naval Personnel announced funding for the FY-13 Advanced Education Voucher (AEV) program April 9, providing advanced education opportunities for top-performing chief, senior chief and master chief petty officers. Announced by Naval Administrative Message (NAVADMIN) 093/13, AEV provides financial assistance to selected senior enlisted … [Read more...]
Air Combat Command Stands Down Units due to Budget Cuts
LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. (4/10/13) - Air Force officials Tuesday began standing down active-duty combat units to ensure the remaining units supporting worldwide operations can maintain sufficient readiness through the remainder of the fiscal year. The stand down is the result of cuts to Air Combat Command's operations and maintenance account, which must be implemented in … [Read more...]