March 19, 2014, WASHINGTON (NNS) - In a one-on-one interview last week and during March 18 all hands call in Mayport, Fla. Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert asserted that changes to the military retirement system are far from taking effect and that there is no plan in place to change it. Greenert made it clear at the all hands call and in a recent … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2014
CMSAF Talks Force Management, EPR Reform with Hill AFB Airmen
March 19, 2014, HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah (AFNS) - Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody shared his insights about enlisted evaluation system reform, force management programs and other important issues during a visit March 14-15 here. Cody toured the base with his wife, retired Chief Master Sgt. Athena Cody, and spoke at an annual awards ceremony and an all call … [Read more...]
Obama Presents Long-Overdue Medals of Honor to 24 Soldiers
WASHINGTON, March 19, 2014 - Twenty-four U.S. Army veterans from three wars -- World War II, Korea and Vietnam -- received upgrades to the highest military decoration for uncommon bravery and gallantry at a White House ceremony yesterday. President Barack Obama presented posthumous Medals of Honor to family members and representatives of 21 of those soldiers, and draped the … [Read more...]
Parents and Family Learn About Process to Become Marine
March 19, 2014, Greenville, N.C. - Marine Corps Recruiting Sub-Station Greenville hosted a family night at the East Carolina University Willis Buildings in Greenville, N.C., March 8. Family nights are a time for the families of the applicants to come together, meet the Marines of the Sub-Station, and learn about the Marine Corps and the process of boot camp. “Family … [Read more...]
Navy Tuition Assistance Continues 100% Reimbursement in FY15
March 19, 2014, WASHINGTON (NNS) - The Tuition Assistance (TA) program will continue to pay 100 percent of Sailors' tuition and enrollment fees in fiscal year 15 (FY15), as announced by the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert, during an All Hands Call in Mayport, Fla., March 18. This decision modifies a proposal for FY15, which originally included a … [Read more...]