WASHINGTON (July 24, 2014) - In December 2013, the Army Study Program Management Office published "PTSD - Is Mental Armor Possible?" The article discussed the predominance of tragic accounts of post-traumatic stress disorder, known as PTSD, from both the Soldier and civilian communities. PTSD, the reaction to experiencing or witnessing one or more terrible events including … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2014
Military Mail Changes Will Save $4 Million Annually, Official Says
WASHINGTON, July 24, 2014 - Changes to military postal operations will save the Defense Department $4 million annually while providing services comparable to those of any U.S. Postal Service office, a senior Military Postal Service Agency official told DoD News. James Clark, chief of the agency’s operations division, said the changes will go into effect during October … [Read more...]
Shrinking Army Looking to Fill Its Reserve Component
WASHINGTON (Army News Service, July 24, 2014) - Whenever unemployment increases, there are always media stories about CEOs and small-business owners desperately seeking workers skilled in high-demand occupations. The CEO of the Army Reserve said he's scouting for talent as well. All the time, people tell Lt. Gen. Jeffery W. Talley how the recent drop in force structure end … [Read more...]
Military Loan Calculator
The results of this military loan payment calculator are for comparison purposes only. Actual values will be determined by a qualified lender. The results will be a close approximation of actual loan repayments if available at the terms entered from a financial institution. This is being provided to help you to plan your next loan application. Usage: Enter values for the … [Read more...]
AF Satellites to Contribute to Space Neighborhood Watch
July 23, 2014, WASHINGTON (AFNS) - The Air Force plans to launch two operational satellites and one experimental satellite into near-geosynchronous Earth orbit July 23. According to Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James, "these operational and experimental systems will enhance the nation’s ability to monitor and assess events regarding our military and … [Read more...]