JANUARY 27, 2017, VICENZA, Italy - With tax season here, it's time to balance the annual equation of income taxes owed and income taxes paid. A Morgan Stanley advertisement said, "You must pay taxes. But there's no law that says you gotta leave a tip." Understanding how the federal tax system works and how much tax is owed is the first step towards balancing the equation and … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2017
M-ATV: Protecting the Warfighter
JANUARY 27, 2017, MARINE CORPS LOGISTICS BASE BARSTOW, Calif. - The newest version of Mine Resistant Ambush Protected All-Terrain Vehicle is currently being upgraded, refurbished and up-armored for both the Marine Corps and Air Force at Production Plant Barstow, Marine Depot Maintenance Command, on the Yermo Annex of Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, California. It has … [Read more...]
Officer Developmental Education Application Window Opens Jan. 30
JANUARY 27, 2017, JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) - Eligible active duty officers can apply for intermediate and senior developmental education opportunities starting Jan. 30, 2017. The nomination process starts via the web-based form 3849, available on Air Force Personnel Center Secure. Officers may select up to five IDE/SDE programs in which they are … [Read more...]
Army, Marine Leaders Bring Multi-Domain Battle Closer to Reality with Paper, Task Force
JANUARY 27, 2017, TWICKENHAM, England (Army News Service) - The Army's new multi-domain battle concept gained momentum last week when senior leaders joined Marine Corps leadership to produce a white paper and establish a joint task force to advance new ideas that could dramatically change how Soldiers fight. "At the very beginning, we're trying to make this very much a joint … [Read more...]
US, Coalition Soldiers Extract Teammate From Enemy Lines Using Drone Feed
JANUARY 26, 2017, CAMP SWIFT, Iraq - Before he enlisted, Spc. Erik Salmon was a traveler, fond of seeing new places and experiencing different cultures. Since deploying to Iraq in May 2016 with the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), the 26-year-old intelligence analyst has been confined to tiny Camp Swift, behind dirt barriers, concrete walls and … [Read more...]