September 30, 2014, WASHINGTON - In addition to the $300 million in Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program grant awards announced on August 11, 2014 serving 115,000 Veterans and their family members, today Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert A. McDonald announced the award of $207 million in SSVF grants that will help an additional 70,000 homeless and … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2014
Statement on the Signing of the Bilateral Security Agreement and NATO Status of Forces Agreement
September 30, 2014, White House Office of Communications, Statement by the President - Today we mark an historic day in the U.S. - Afghan partnership that will help advance our shared interests and the long-term security of Afghanistan. After nearly two years of hard work by negotiating teams on both sides, earlier today in Kabul the United States and the new Afghan … [Read more...]
Every Army Soldier, Civilian, Contractor Critical Part of Cyber Defense
WASHINGTON (Sept. 30, 2014) - During cybersecurity awareness month in October, the Army will be focusing on cybersecurity policies, practices and training to improve overall readiness. As part of this effort, commanders at all levels will lead cybersecurity awareness activities. "Lethal Keystrokes," the Army's theme this year, highlights how simple mistakes made by a few … [Read more...]
Academy Hits Conservation Target
September 30, 2014, U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (AFNS) - In light of October being Energy Action Month, developed by the Department of Energy, U.S. Air Force Academy mission elements gathered Sept. 23, to discuss energy and utility savings for the year and analyze new efforts here to reduce costs and save energy. From August 2013 - August 2014, the Academy reduced its … [Read more...]
New G-4 to Tackle Tough Logistics Issues
WASHINGTON (Army News Service, Sept. 30, 2014) - The new deputy chief of staff, G-4, Lt. Gen. Gustave F. Perna, is the best person to tackle the difficult job of Army worldwide logistics, said the Army's top officer. Perna has "all the right characteristics" for success, Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Ray Odierno said at Perna's promotion ceremony at the Pentagon, Friday. … [Read more...]