November 08, 2013 - If you plan on going into business after that military career ends, you may want to get a head start. Becoming an entrepreneur is going to be challenging, but in no way impossible. Step One: Research Use your downtime to go online to see if similar products or businesses exist in the area in which you would like to set up shop. While having competition … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2013
Col Merna’s Marine Corps Birthday/Veteran’s Day Message 2013
CAMP HANSEN, Okinawa, Japan, November 7, 2013 Marines, sailors, families, and friends of the 31st MEU, It was 238 years ago, on 10 November 1775, that the Second Continental Congress passed a resolution stating that “two Battalions of Marines be raised” for service as landing forces with the U.S. Navy. Only five short months later in March 1776, the first … [Read more...]
Slots Filling Up Fast for Army’s Premier Marksmanship Training Event
FORT BENNING, Ga. (November 7, 2013) - The U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit, in conjunction with the Maneuver Center of Excellence, will host the 2014 U.S. Army Small Arms Championships, Jan. 26 - Feb. 1, at Fort Benning, Ga. The All-Army competition is open to all Soldiers, active and reserve component, of all ranks. Additionally, both West Point and Reserve Officer Training … [Read more...]
Budget and Sexual Assault Hot Topics During Acting SecAF Visit to Peterson
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo., November 07, 2013 (AFNS) - Acting Secretary of the Air Force Eric Fanning hosted an all call with Peterson Air Force Base Airmen Nov. 1, during a visit to the Colorado Springs area. Fanning addressed sequestration, furloughs, budget uncertainty, sexual assault prevention and future force management initiatives. Fanning, who has been in his … [Read more...]
Veterans Day Discounts Offered at Restaurants Across Nation
WASHINGTON (Army News Service, Nov. 7, 2013) - On Nov. 11, 2013, America will pay tribute to the men and women who served the nation. For Veterans Day, as a way to say thanks, many restaurants will be giving discounts and running promotions for veterans. Additionally, many businesses -- from retailers, hotels, cell phone providers, automobile services, insurance agencies, … [Read more...]