WASHINGTON (Army News Service, Oct. 21, 2014) - As the troop drawdown in Afghanistan continues, the demand for Army civilian employees there will increase, predicted the service's under secretary. Speaking at the Department of the Army Civilian Luncheon Oct. 15, during the AUSA Annual Meeting and Exposition here, Under Secretary of the Army Brad R. Carson said the Army's … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2014
Air Force to Release Small Business Research Solicitations
OCTOBER 21, 2014, WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFNS) - The Air Force Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) program office is set to release its fiscal year 2015 list of topics Oct. 22, on the SBIR/STTR website. Small businesses and research institutions with expertise to address the topics' technology challenges are … [Read more...]
Changes Needed in Army’s ‘Archaic’ Retention and Promotion System
WASHINGTON (Army News Service, Oct. 20, 2014) - The Army needs to make serious institutional changes in order to retain and develop the best Soldiers, the Army's under secretary said. "We have a system in place that is archaic, that now works against us rather than helping us," Under Secretary of the Army Brad Carson told a panel at the Association of the United States Army's … [Read more...]
Army Experts Discuss Veteran and Spouse Employment at AUSA
WASHINGTON (Army News Service, Oct. 20, 2014) - Transitioning Soldiers and Army spouses have a trove of experience and insight to offer civilian employers, say Army experts. Part of being a successful Soldier is not only being successful after the Army, said Col. Adam L. Rocke, director of the Army's Soldier for Life program, but becoming a community leader and an ambassador … [Read more...]
Navy’s New CAP Policy – 5 Things You Need to Know
OCTOBER 20, 2014, WASHINGTON (NNS) - Earlier this year, the Chief of Naval Personnel announced updates to the Command Advancement Program (CAP) for active component (AC) and Reserve component (RC) and a shift from a calendar to a fiscal year timeline for CAP and Navy Recruiter Meritorious Advancement Program (NRMAP), started Oct. 1. These changes are based on Fleet … [Read more...]