WASHINGTON – The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced two new grants to support Secretary Eric K. Shinseki’s goal of ending Veterans’ homelessness in 2015. Under these new programs, homeless providers can apply for funding to enhance the facilities used to serve homeless Veterans, and acquire vans to facilitate transportation of this population. … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2013
DOD Seeks Leadership Program Candidates
5/17/2013 - JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) -- Department of Defense officials are seeking active duty Air Force majors and major-selects for the academic year 2013-2014 Executive Leadership Development Program, Air Force Personnel Center officials said. Applications are due to AFPC by June 10. Program orientation is slated for August and the first event will be … [Read more...]
Navy Announces Results of FY13 Senior Enlisted Continuation Board
MILLINGTON, Tenn. (5/17/2013 - NNS) -- Results from the Fiscal Year 2013 (FY13) performance-based board for continuation of senior enlisted (SECB) were posted in Bupers Online (BOL) for individual Sailor access, according to NAVADMIN 129/13, released May 16. More than 8,000 active and Reserve senior enlisted Sailors reviewed by the FY13 SECB were selected for … [Read more...]
Officials Approve Guide for Government-Issued iOS 6 Devices
FORT MEADE, Md., May 17, 2013 – The security technical implementation guide for mobile devices using Apple’s iOS6 operating system has been approved, Defense Information Systems Agency officials announced. Approval of the guide, known as a “STIG,” means that government-issued iOS6 mobile devices are approved for use when connecting to Defense Department … [Read more...]
Grants Available to Provide Job Training for Homeless Female Veterans, Veterans with Families
WASHINGTON (5/17/2013) – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the availability of up to $5 million to fund 16 or more Homeless Female Veterans and Veterans with Families grants. Approximately 1,900 veterans will receive job training and related services to help them succeed in civilian careers. “Much too often, those who have given so much to the nation … [Read more...]