FEBRUARY 10, 2015, JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) - Approved ideas submitted to the Airmen Powered by Innovation (API) program since it launched in April 2014 are projected to save the Air Force at least $35 million, Air Force Personnel Center officials said. The API program was created to help gather cost-saving ideas and is a subset initiative to the … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2015
Marine Corps Height and Weight Requirements – Female
Marines must stay in top physical condition to perform their duties to the best of their ability. The information below shows the minimum weight and maximum weight ranges (in pounds) a female Marine must maintain for her specific height. FEMALES Height Maxiumum Standard Minimum Standard (Inches) (Pounds) (Pounds) … [Read more...]
Top 5 Tips for Choosing the Best Military Occupational Specialty for You
FEBRUARY 9, 2015 - Your Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) will largely define your military career. More often than not, the MOS you select will determine both your prospects as an active duty or reserve member of the armed services as well as your future after transitioning to a civilian career. Choosing your MOS is one of the most important decisions you will make … [Read more...]
Ferrell Implements New Network Campaign Plan to Move Army Forward
WASHINGTON (Feb. 9, 2014) - The Army's chief information officer/G-6 announced the implementation of the Army's Network Campaign Plan, which will guide the service through near-term and mid-term development, from 2015 through 2021 and beyond. Lt. Gen. Robert Ferrell told some 800 attendees at the 14th Annual Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association Northern … [Read more...]
Amphibious Combat Vehicle Nears Phase One
FEBRUARY 9, 2015, Marine Corps Base Quantico - Within the next two months, the Marine Corps is expected to release a Request for Proposal to industry, marking a major milestone on the path to fielding the first phase of the ACV program. According to Kevin McConnell, deputy director, Fire and Maneuver Integration Division, Headquarters Marine Corps, Combat Development and … [Read more...]