November 18, 2016, by Dixie Somers - If you are a veteran who is still in your 20s, congratulations! You have a promising future in terms of career and professional development ahead of yourself. You are in good position to use the benefits owed to you by virtue of the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act, also known as the 21st Century GI Bill. As a young veteran, … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2016
Air Force Civilian Service Looking to Boost Acquisition and Cyber Career Fields
NOVEMBER 17, 2016, JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) - Job seekers with in-demand technical skills may want to give the Air Force Civilian Service a look. The Air Force hopes to fill about 1,400 cyber and 2,200 acquisition positions Air Force-wide by the end of 2017. The Air Force employs approximately 27,000 acquisition and 9,500 cyber civilian employees, … [Read more...]
Accidental Deaths Reach Lowest Level in Seven Years
November 17, 2016, Fort Rucker, Ala. - The Army achieved its seventh consecutive year of declines in accidental deaths during the recently closed fiscal year, data from the U.S. Army Combat Readiness Center show. A total of 109 Soldiers died in on-duty and off-duty accidents during fiscal year 2016, down from 110 the year before and the lowest figure in nearly 45 years of … [Read more...]
Montford Point Marine Receives Congressional Gold Medal
November 17, 2016, Honolulu - Known more professionally for his work involving the eradication of fruit flies, Dr. Ernest James Harris, Jr. received the highest civilian award, the Congressional Gold Medal, in the United States for his contributions as a Marine. U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Brian W. Cavanaugh, deputy commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, presented Dr. … [Read more...]
Navy Credentialing Opportunities On-Line (COOL) Expands Funding Eligibility for E-6 and Above
November 17, 2016, Pensacola, Fla. (NNS) - Navy Credentialing Opportunities On-Line (COOL) announced a new waiver that affects E-6 Sailors who will reach high year tenure (HYT) at 20 years and senior enlisted who plan to retire at 20 years, Nov. 16. The waiver now allows E-6 Sailors and senior enlisted who have completed 19 years of service and will end their careers at the … [Read more...]