ARLINGTON, Va., May 21, 2013 – Nearly 250 members of the Oklahoma National Guard are assisting with victim search and security today in Moore, Okla., where a monster tornado left at least 51 dead, including 20 children, authorities said. The twister hit yesterday about 3:15 p.m. CDT, when children were still in two elementary schools in the Oklahoma City suburb. The … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2013
Pros and Cons About Going Military After High School
Graduating from high school is a serious milestone. For the first time, you get to choose what you will do with your life instead of going where someone else tells you. That can mean many things, from college to working abroad. Many kids also consider joining a branch of the military, like the Navy, Air Force or Army. If you're thinking a military career might be valuable, take … [Read more...]
Social Media Users Should Practice Operational Security
WASHINGTON (5/20/13) - It's as easy as a click of a mouse or a tap on a smartphone, and in a few seconds sensitive Army information might be shared that could get Soldiers killed. With the ease of social media, in any part of the globe, at any time, a Soldier, Army civilian or family member can post pictures from a deployment or talk about an Army mission. But these seemingly … [Read more...]
NCO Attaché Position Applications Due June 10
5/18/2013 - JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) -- Active duty staff through senior master sergeants interested in attaché duty could find themselves on an international affairs team in Argentina, Taiwan, Russia and other countries, but those interested must submit their applications by June 16 to be considered, Air Force Personnel Center officials announced … [Read more...]
Revised Disability Evaluation System Improves Process for Departing Soldiers
FORT BRAGG, N.C. (May 17, 2013) -- The Integrated Disability Evaluation System was created after officials in Washington decided to examine the healthcare system that looked after the nation's veterans in the wake of neglect allegations at the Army's Walter Reed Medical Center in 2007. The current system is an integrated effort between the Department of Defense and the U.S. … [Read more...]