WASHINGTON, Jan. 19, 2015 - Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has set policy emphasizing the importance of relationships with veteran and military service organizations, as well as military support nonprofits, through initiatives to give the groups access to service members and their families. The defense secretary signed two policy memorandums in December directing Defense … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2015
SAPR: Creating a Culture Shift
JANUARY 19, 2015, JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON (AFNS) - According to officials from the Department of Defense's Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program, rising reports of sexual assault is not only a good indication of a cultural shift in the force structure, but also on the utilization of SAPR resources. People who experience sexual assault are proving to be more … [Read more...]
Army Releases Vision and Strategy for Installations, Energy and Environment Through 2025
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WASHINGTON (Jan. 19, 2015) - The Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy and Environment, or OASA (IE&E), released the Army's vision and strategy through 2025 to help meet future challenges and succeed in future operating environments. OASA (IE&E) Strategy 2025 is important, as it serves to guide and shape the Army's future and current actions … [Read more...]
Military Pay Chart 2015
Basic Pay According to the Department of Defense announcement on December 22, 2014 in Washington D.C., most service members will receive a one percent pay raise in basic pay. For example, an E-4 that has 3 years of service will see an increase in basic pay of $22.20 per month. An O-3 with 6 years of service will receive a basic pay increase of $54.30 per month in 2015. General … [Read more...]
U.S. Cyber Command, NSA Commander Discusses State of Cyber Efforts
WEST POINT, N.Y (Jan. 16, 2015) - Navy Adm. Michael S. Rogers, commander of the U.S. Cyber Command, or USCYBERCOM, and director of the National Security Agency, addressed staff and faculty during the first Leadership Professional Development series event of 2015, Jan. 9. During his remarks, Rogers thanked the audience for their commitment to the Army and leadership. "You are … [Read more...]