FEBRUARY 14, 2018, Washington D.C. - Being ready to go to the fight is at the top -- the very top -- of the list of things a Soldier needs to be in order to be successful in the Army. "The No. 1 responsibility as an individual is to maintain deployability," said Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel A. Dailey, during a Feb. 8 forum at the Association of the U.S. Army. With the … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2018
President’s Fiscal 2019 Defense Budget Request Calls for $686.1 Billion
The president’s fiscal year 2019 defense budget request calls for $686.1 billion in spending and will reverse years of military erosion, defense officials said here today. The budget also calls for a 2.6 percent raise for service members. There is no raise in the budget for civilian employees. The base budget is set for $617 billion and the overseas contingency operations … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Reopens Port of Pago Pago Following Tropical Cyclone Gita
FEBRUARY 12, 2018, Pago Pago, American Samoa - The Coast Guard Captain of the Port has reopened the port of Pago Pago to commercial traffic Sunday, following Tropical Cyclone Gita, and work to remove the Chui Zai Fa No. 1 continues. “I really appreciate the exceptional effort of our port partners in American Samoa during this difficult time," said Capt. Mike Long, Coast … [Read more...]
Mattis Clears Up DACA Deportation for Service Members
FEBRUARY 9, 2018, Washington D.C. - U.S. service members who are a part of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program cannot be deported, Defense Secretary James N. Mattis told Pentagon reporters today. “Anyone who’s in the delayed enlistment program or is already signed up and waiting to go into boot camp, anyone on active duty, anyone in the active reserves and … [Read more...]
Tips for Military Families Celebrating Valentine’s Day During a Deployment
FEBRUARY 9, 2018 - Any Military Spouse can tell you that during deployments, every day comes with challenges. Some are more concrete, like bearing the brunt of household duties, childcare and financial responsibilities on your own. Yet others are more emotional, such as the struggle that comes with being separated from your spouse and support system for an extended period of … [Read more...]