WASHINGTON (Army News Service, July 25, 2014) - The drawdown, particularly involuntary separations, is a huge issue for the Army, officials said, especially since the strength of the Army is its people and the trust they have in each other. Currently, about 1,100 captains have been identified for involuntary separation, and about 550 majors will be notified during the first … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2014
New Name and New Mission for Army Transition Program
July 25, 2014 - Helping retiring and separating Soldiers manage their transition back into civilian life is the Army Career Alumni Program's core mission, but this time it's the program itself, that's undergoing a major change. Army officials are redesigning the program to better meet the ongoing needs of Soldiers through every phase of their enlistment or commission. One of … [Read more...]
SECNAV Announces Contract for Navy Photovoltaic Array Project
July 25, 2014, WASHINGTON (NNS) - Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus announced today that Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Pacific awarded a contract to Pacific Energy Solutions LLC, for the procurement of electricity produced from renewable energy generation systems. Pacific Energy Solutions, based out of Boca Raton, Florida, will design, construct, own, operate … [Read more...]
Paying Off Debt
Wether you are in the Military or a civilian everyone gets into debt from time to time. Debt can vary from a modest credit card balance to a crushing school loan or owing the IRS. While each type may have it's own issues the basic principles of getting out of debt are the same: paying down the debt while not adding new debt. Below are some of the ways you can get pay off your … [Read more...]
Social Media Requires Care and Caution with Political Material
July 24, 2014, BUCKLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. (AFNS) - Most Americans are born with a political rattle in their hands and learn to shake it early. While U.S. culture promotes opinions and debate, Airmen should be reminded that, while on active duty - and even for reservists who may be perceived as active military representatives, participating in politics on social media is … [Read more...]