March 26, 2014, by Holly Chavez - It seems that it's nearly a daily occurrence that we hear about someone being arrested for committing fraud in one way or another. It's a sad fact that, whenever there is the chance to get free money, someone is going to unfairly take a shot at it. One area with a huge fraud problem, both within organizations and on the individual level, is … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2014
USO Offers Support to Grieving Families
March 26, 2014, DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Del. (AFNS) - In line with their long-standing tradition of supporting the troops and their families, the USO provides care for families of the fallen who travel to Dover Air Force Base, Del. Yolanda Bottorf, the Families of the Fallen support manager, helps orchestrate the USO support to families of the fallen who are on their way to … [Read more...]
NHRC Team Begins Sleep Screen Study Using Wearable Smart Shirt Technology
March 26, 2014, San Diego (NNS) - Researchers and neuroscientists from Naval Health Research Center headquarters San Diego began a sleep screen pilot study using a smart textile shirt, March 20, hoping to identify a cost-efficient, objective tool that can improve the health and readiness of active duty service members. According to the Military Health Service, the most … [Read more...]
Eight Year Retirement Available for Eligible Officers
March 26, 2014, Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort - The minimum years of commissioned service required for selected officers to retire has been temporarily reduced from 10 to eight years, according to Marine Corps Administrative Message 100/14. This change mainly affects prior-enlisted officers who with prior service and active commissioned service will satisfy their minimum … [Read more...]
Kentucky Signal Soldiers Put 24-Hour Response Package to Test
March 26, 2014, PENSACOLA, Fla. - The Army has a plethora of communication systems. Soldiers with the 63rd Theater Aviation Brigade's signal section participated in a multi-state communication exercise in Pensacola, Fla., March 7-9 to ensure that they could connect as many as they could in a potential crisis situation. In a true test of interoperability, the Kentucky … [Read more...]