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August 12, 2014, Martha’s Vineyard, MA - The President: Good afternoon, everybody. I wanted to provide an update on recent developments in Iraq, including some important steps forward as Iraqis form a new government. Over the past few days, American forces have successfully conducted targeted airstrikes to prevent terrorist forces from advancing on the city of Erbil, … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2014
New Army PT Uniforms Result of Soldier Feedback
WASHINGTON (Army News Service, Aug, 11, 2014) - A new Army Physical Fitness Uniform will become available service-wide, beginning in October next year. Its design is based on Soldier feedback, said Col. Robert Mortlock, program manager, Soldier Protection and Individual Equipment, Fort Belvoir, Virginia. There's a three-year phase-in program and the cost will be about $3 … [Read more...]
Uniform Board Seeks Corpswide Input on Proposed Uniform Changes
August 11, 2014, WASHINGTON - The Marine Corps Uniform Board released a survey seeking input about three proposed uniform changes from active duty and reserve Marines Aug. 8. The survey, which closes Aug. 29, is the second step in the Uniform Board process. “The results of the survey will be provided to the Uniform Board for consideration and will be included in the … [Read more...]
Obama Signs Act to Give VA New Money and Authorities
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11, 2014 - President Barack Obama today signed into law the Veterans’ Access to Care through Choice, Accountability, and Transparency Act of 2014 during a ceremony at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. The bill provides the Veterans Affairs Department with additional resources to improve access and quality of care for veterans. The impetus for the act came from … [Read more...]
Uniform Board Seeks Marine Feedback on Female Hairstyles
August 11, 2014, WASHINGTON - The Marine Corps Uniform Board released a special uniform survey Aug. 11 to gather Marine opinions concerning two female hairstyles - locks (dreadlocks) and twists. Earlier this year, the DoD mandated all services review their female hairstyle regulations. The uniform board held a special working group to review female hairstyle regulations May … [Read more...]