MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C. 08/29/2013 - Cherry Point’s Installation Personnel Administration Center started a new initiative to streamline the process for service members who have administrative questions. “Ask IPAC Cherry Point” encourages Marines to send questions related to everything administrative to an organizational mailbox. IPAC … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2013
Naval Academy Class of 2015 Commits to Five Years of Military Service
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (NNS, 08/29/2013) - Have you ever made a decision that locks you into a commitment for seven years of your life? A lot happens in seven years. It is a decision that must not be made lightly. The class of 2015 at the U.S. Naval Academy just made that "2 for 7" decision Aug. 17. Freshman year at the USNA: "Plebe year." You are dealing with constant running … [Read more...]
National Guard Battles Northern California Wildfires
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Aug. 28, 2013) - Nearly a dozen aircraft and crews from the California Air and Army National Guard are battling wildfires across Northern California. California Army Guard helicopter crews and California Air Guard airtanker crews are working in coordination with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, known as CAL FIRE, and U.S. Forest … [Read more...]
Take a Break, But Don’t Separate
MILLINGTON, Tenn. (NNS) - The Career Intermission Pilot Program (CIPP) is a continuum of service initiative that allows Sailors to take a break from active duty without permanently separating, officials said Aug. 28. As outlined in NAVADMIN 198/13, CIPP provides eligible service members a one-time temporary transition from active duty to the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) … [Read more...]
Ambassador Network Launches to Help Military Spouses Find Jobs
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28, 2013 - The Defense Department has broadened its reach to military spouses looking for jobs through its new Spouse Ambassador Network, an arm of the department’s Spouse Education and Career Opportunities program, the program’s director said here yesterday. In its quest to educate, empower and mentor military spouses to encourage their pursuit … [Read more...]