April 1, 2014, WASHINGTON - One year after the backlog of pending disability compensation claims peaked at over 611,000 in March 2013, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has reduced that number by approximately 44 percent to 344,000 claims - a reduction of more than 267,000 - while at the same time improving the accuracy of the decisions being made on Veterans’ … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2014
Army Tightens Personal Appearance and Tattoo Policy
WASHINGTON (Army News Service, April 1, 2014) - The number, size and placement of tattoos have been dialed back under revised Army Regulation 670-1, which governs the Army's grooming standards and proper wear of the uniform. The revised regulation was published yesterday, along with Department of the Army Pamplet 670-1, outlining the new standards. Effective dates for the … [Read more...]
ECH, Sleep System Training Videos Now Available on YouTube
April 1, 2014, MCSC Corporate Communications - Marine Corps Systems Command launched a new YouTube channel that will feature training videos and other information about gear and equipment the command fields to Marines. “Gear is getting more complex,” said Lt. Col. Daryl Crane, product manager for MCSC’s Infantry Combat Equipment. “We’re asking … [Read more...]
Military Officials Testify on Sequestration and Readiness
April 1, 2014, WASHINGTON (AFNS) - Sequestration would degrade military readiness, senior military officials recently told a Senate panel. Army Gen. John F. Campbell, vice chief of staff; Marine Corps Gen. John M. Paxton Jr., assistant commandant; Air Force Gen. Larry O. Spencer, vice chief of staff; and Navy Vice Adm. Philip H. Cullom, the deputy chief of naval operations … [Read more...]
Army Testing Combat Boots, Camouflage Patterns
FORT BELVOIR, Va. (Army News Service, April 1, 2014) - Young Soldiers often want to wear a uniform that looks cool, while lawmakers want cost effectiveness, but the Army's priority is protecting the Soldier from harm. That's what Col. Robert F. Mortlock, project manager for Soldier Protection and Individual Equipment, Program Executive Office Soldier, said he aims for, along … [Read more...]