PORTSMOUTH, Va. (NNS) -- The Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center's (NMCPHC) Health Promotion and Wellness (HPW) campaign announced the launch of its Psychological and Emotional Well-Being program May 7. The sub-campaign is part of a fleet wide effort to encourage Sailors, Marines, their families and health educators to access resources that help strengthen and maintain … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2013
SecAF Approves Captain’s Board Cancellation
5/7/2013 - WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- First lieutenants will no longer meet a promotion central selection board to make captain, Air Force officials announced May 7. Effective immediately, the Secretary of the Air Force approved the elimination of the Captain's Central Selection Board. The Air Force is returning to the same promotion process that was in effect prior to July 2011. … [Read more...]
Tri-County Bicycle Ride to Raise Funds Benefiting Troops
Fayetteville, NC - May 6, 2013 - The Army’s Army, a nationally recognized 501(c)(3) volunteer organization made up of citizens and business who have pledged their support to those in the military, will be partnering with Cross Creek Cycling Club (C4) to host the second annual Ride to Honor. Taking place on Saturday, May 18, the ~30 and 61-mile bicycle excursion(s) will … [Read more...]
California Air National Guard’s 146th Airlift Wing Ccompletes Wildfire Battle
PORT HUENEME, Calif. (5/7/13) - California National Guard assets that had been fighting raging wildfires in Ventura County have been deactivated, officials said early Tuesday. At the height of the operation, 26 Guard members on state active duty status supported the fire suppression efforts. According to The Los Angeles Times, the fire at its peak threatened about 4,000 … [Read more...]
May Application Phase to Open for Sailors Seeking PCS Orders
MILLINGTON, Tenn. (NNS) -- The Career Management System Interactive Detailing (CMS/ID) application phase is scheduled to begin, May 9, and remain open until 5 a.m., May 21, for Sailors in their permanent change of station (PCS) orders negotiation window. CMS/ID is the web-based program enlisted Sailors use to review and apply for PCS orders nine to seven months from their … [Read more...]