JULY 18, 2018, Millington, TN - Commander, Navy Recruiting Command (NRC) Rear Adm. Brendan R. McLane relieved Rear Adm. Peter A. Garvin as the leader of Navy recruiting during a change of command ceremony held at Naval Support Activity Mid-South, July 17. Garvin took command of NRC on July 7, 2017, relieving Rear Adm. Jeffrey W. Hughes. During his tour at NRC, Garvin … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2018
Employers Have A Taste Of The Military At Bosslift 2018
JULY 18, 2018, Salinas, PR - The Puerto Rico National Guard and the Employer Support to the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), conducted the now traditional employer day "Bosslift" at Camp Santiago, Salinas. The event gives the employers of National Guard members the opportunity to experiment a day as a Soldier, thus providing a better understanding of what their employees do during … [Read more...]
Eligible Veterans Can Seek Refund for Taxes on Disability Severance Payment
JULY 17, 2018 - The Defense Department has identified more than 130,000 veterans who may be eligible for a refund for taxes paid on their disability severance payment, a DoD tax expert said. Army Lt. Col. David Dulaney, the executive director for the Armed Forces Tax Council, said the department began mailing notices to veterans July 9. The deadline to file for the refund … [Read more...]
USS Montgomery (LCS 8) Completes Combat System Ship Qualification Trials
JULY 17, 2018, San Diego, CA - Sailors aboard the Independence variant littoral combat ship USS Montgomery (LCS 8) successfully completed Combat System Ship Qualification Trials (CSSQT), July 1. During the qualification, the crew conducted several trials to validate the performance of their combat systems suite, involving firing exercises and using their 57mm gun against a … [Read more...]
Soldier for Life Program
JULY 16, 2018 - Soldier for Life is a U.S. Army program that conducts strategic outreach and shapes education, employment, and health policies, programs, and services to inspire citizens to serve and to create an environment where Soldiers transition to be productive Veterans of characters, integrity, and service. Soldier for Life is spreading the message across the Army … [Read more...]