WASHINGTON (Army News Service, April 30, 2013) -- Army leaders may not make the best advocates when it comes to convincing Congress and the American people which systems Soldiers really need, said the Army's secretary. On the flip side, Congress is not without its own biases when it comes to those decisions, said Secretary of the Army John M. McHugh. The path forward, he … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2013
Budget Cuts Mean Army Must Consider Where it Will Buy Weapons
WASHINGTON (Army News Service, April 29, 2013) -- With sequestration firmly in place, the Army will be buying a lot less stuff, and leaders are concerned about ensuring the businesses they buy things from don't wither. Lawmakers with the House Armed Services Committee, subcommittee on tactical air and land forces, met April 26, with Lt. Gen. James O. Barclay III, deputy chief … [Read more...]
Mil-to-Mil Couples Must Now ‘Opt-In’ to Family SGLI Coverage
WASHINGTON (American Forces Press Service, April 29, 2013) -- Service members married to other service members are no longer automatically enrolled in the Family Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance program, Pentagon officials said. They must now opt into the coverage. The change was effective Jan. 2, and to date affects about 4,500 service members, said Coast Guard Cmdr. … [Read more...]
September Exams Pave Way for Continued Advancement
PENSACOLA, Fla. (NNS) -- The Navy announced guidance for the administration of the Cycle 220 September 2013 E4-E6 Advancement Exam via Naval Administrative Message (NAVADMIN) 116/13, released April 29. The message outlines procedures and general examination information. Eligibility criteria, deadlines for commands to confirm eligibility lists, waiver application procedures and … [Read more...]
NPC Provides CPO Board Package Confirmation
MILLINGTON, Tenn. (NNS) -- Sailors who submitted a board package to the Fiscal Year 2014 (FY14) Active Chief Petty Officer (CPO) Selection Board can confirm its receipt at Navy Personnel Command (NPC) by clicking on the "Selection Board Status" link on www.npc.navy.mil, officials said April 30. "I encourage all candidates to review their record for completeness," said Navy … [Read more...]