WASHINGTON, August 28, 2013 - The U.S. Department of Labor today announced two final rules to improve hiring and employment of veterans and for people with disabilities. One rule updates requirements under the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974; the other updates those under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. For more than 40 years … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2013
Consortia Focus on PTSD and Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
FORT DETRICK, Md. (Aug. 27, 2013) - The U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command's Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs, in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Research and Development, will support two new multi-institutional consortia focused on translational and clinical research on post-traumatic stress disorder and … [Read more...]
Airmen Train for Contingency Operations
ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (AFNS, 08/27/2013) - The blood vessels dilate. The heart starts pounding faster as adrenaline kicks into full gear. The jumpers manage to keep a calm bearing as they wait for the signal. They're ready. The light turns green, and from the dark cargo hold of a C-130 Hercules, they jump into the bright tropical skies of the Pacific. As part of the … [Read more...]
Army Highlights Soldier for Life Program for Successful Reintegration
WASHINGTON (Army News Service, Aug. 27, 2013) - A now year-old Army initiative called Soldier for Life helps Soldiers achieve the right mindset, obtain the necessary training and qualifications, and make the necessary connections to be successful in their effort to reintegrate into civilian life. Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Ray Odierno created the Soldier for Life office … [Read more...]
Undergrad Flying Training Applications Due in November
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO - RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS, August 26, 2013) - Eligible active duty officers interested in undergraduate flying training must apply by Nov. 29 to be considered by the UFT selection board, which convenes here Jan. 14, Air Force Personnel Center officials said. The board will review candidates for fiscal year 2014/2015 training requirements in the pilot, … [Read more...]