Archives for March 2014

Squadron and Group Command Applications Due April 18

March 13, 2014, JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO - RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) - Eligible line officers interested in 2015 command opportunities must complete and submit senior rater endorsed statements of intent to the Air Force Personnel Center in time to meet the April 18 deadline, AFPC officials said. Development teams from various Air Force specialties will convene between May and … [Read more...]

Tobyhanna Lands Gray Eagle Ground Control Station Repairs

TOBYHANNA ARMY DEPOT, Pa. (March 13, 2014) - The Army, Marine Corps, Air Force and Navy have named Tobyhanna Army Depot as the Depot Source of Repair for the Gray Eagle (MQ-1C) Unmanned Aircraft System Ground Control Stations. The decision by the four services' Maintenance Inter-service Support Management Offices recognizes the depot as the installation best suited for these … [Read more...]

AF Budget Director Outlines Challenges, Opportunities to AFA Members

March 13, 2014, WASHINGTON (AFNS) - With the Air Force making every dollar count, the fiscal year 2015 President’s Budget request was presented to the Air Force Association by Maj. Gen. James Martin, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Financial Management and Comptroller deputy assistant secretary for budget, March 11, during the association’s monthly … [Read more...]

Voluntary Application Processing Continues During Force Management Pause

March 13, 2014, WASHINGTON (AFNS) - Late last week, Air Force officials initiated a strategic pause to all force management programs to fully evaluate potential changes to the timing, composition and eligibility criteria for each program based on budget adjustments and early lessons learned. “Complex strategies are rarely perfect from their inception but evolve as new … [Read more...]

CNO Talks Compensation: Pay, BAH, and Tuition Assistance

WASHINGTON, March 12, 2014 (NNS) - Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert sat down this week to film another episode of "Conversation with a Shipmate" discussing aspects of Navy's Fiscal Year 2015 Budget Proposal. The Department of the Navy released its proposed $148 billion budget for fiscal year 2015 (FY15), March 4. The budget is part of the $495.6 billion … [Read more...]

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Jackson Welcomes 105-Newly Minted Experts

APRIL 9, 2026 – Three weeks ago, 257 Soldiers set out in pursuit of perfection. Over two weeks of training and one week of testing the individuals worked to earn the coveted Expert Infantryman, Expert Field Medical, and Expert Soldier badges. To earn one of these three badges, candidates went through a grueling series of […]

Air National Guard Unveils New Bonus Program

MARCH 11, 2023 – On March 1st, the Air National Guard (ANG) launched a new bonus program to attract and retain personnel in critical specialties. The initiative offers significant financial rewards, with bonuses of up to $90,000 for eligible members, depending on their Air Force Specialty Codes (AFSCs). This strategic move aims to strengthen the […]

Military Students’ Tips to Balance Service and Studies

OCTOBER 10, 2025 – Studying in college while serving in the military can be highly rewarding but also extremely demanding in some respects. Military members, veterans, and their families typically balance demanding duty schedules, deployments, family responsibilities, and school schedules. It requires careful planning, flexibility, and being willing to seek and take advantage of available […]

Estate Planning for Vets and Service Members

FEBRUARY 2, 2026 – Why a Will is not enough along with VA Burial Benefit Facts You Need To Know, 10 Important Facts About Your VA Burial Benefits. Join us for our next webinar: Estate Planning Made Easy – Did You Know Everyone has an Estate Plan? Unfortunately most people find this out too late! […]