ADELPHI, Md. (May 7, 2014) - Ronald Polcawich's first chemistry test in high school was "eye-opening." He still remembers the disappointment he experienced that day with a class of his peers, many of whom failed the test in Morgan Hezlep's class at Thomas Jefferson High School. He and two of his chemistry classmates, who remained connected after they had left the small … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2014
Eligible Officers Can Request Assignment with Foreign Allied AF
May 7, 2014, JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) - Active duty officers interested in expanding their horizons by building, sustaining, and expanding international relationships while embedded in another country's air force have until May 22 to indicate their interest on their Airman Development Plan in time for the next assignment cycle, Air Force Personnel Center … [Read more...]
Semper Fit Survey Asks Personnel About Leisure Needs
May 7, 2014, NEW ORLEANS - Top Marine Corps leaders are researching interests of Marines, family members, retirees and government civilians concerning fitness, sports, and other recreational pursuits that contribute to an individual’s well-being. An online survey is being randomly sent to personnel asking what they find important to have on and around their military … [Read more...]
Majors, Major-Selects May be Eligible for Executive Leadership Program
May 7, 2014, BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) - Active duty majors and major-selects interested in the Department of Defense 2014-2015 Executive Leadership Development Program must submit their application packages by May 31, Air Force Personnel Center officials said May 6. The program provides a new approach to training civilian employees by including military … [Read more...]
CNO Explains Navy’s Compensation Reform at Congressional Hearing
May 7, 2014, WASHINGTON (NNS) - Chief of Naval Operations testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) encouraging Congress to accept and implement the Department of Defense budget proposal recommendation to slow growth of service members' pay and compensation. "We cannot sustain our current personnel cost trajectory," said Greenert. "We need to address this … [Read more...]