FEBRUARY 25, 2019 - The military needs innovative ideas from small businesses and entrepreneurs now more than ever, said Under Secretary of the Army Ryan D. McCarthy. McCarthy spoke Tuesday at Muster DC, an event in the nation's capital for military veterans aspiring to be entrepreneurs. "If you look at the history of the Department of Defense, we were at our best when … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2019
Survey Says: Majority of Spouses Satisfied With Military Life
FEBRUARY 25, 2019 - The latest survey of active-duty and reserve-component service members’ spouses shows the spouses are, by and large, happy with the military lifestyles they lead. Defense Department officials briefed reporters at the Pentagon yesterday on the results of the surveys, which were conducted in 2017. The survey of active-duty spouses and a similar survey of … [Read more...]
Military Saves Week 2019
FEBRUARY 25, 2019 - Military Saves is an initiative of America Saves, a partner of the U.S. Department of Defense Financial Readiness Campaign. The observance is focused on the financial readiness of military members and their Families. The theme for Military Saves Week, observed from Feb. 25 through Mar. 2, 2019, is Start Small. Think Big. The week is an opportunity for the … [Read more...]
NATO Admiral Discusses Complex Security Environment
FEBRUARY 22, 2019 - Europeans view Russia as the greatest threat they face, but China has made inroads, and threats from violent extremism and ungoverned spaces in the Middle East and Africa complicate an already complex security environment, the commander of NATO’s Allied Joint Force Command Naples said last week. Navy Adm. James G. Foggo III, who also serves as commander … [Read more...]
Financial Readiness: It Makes Cents
FEBRUARY 22, 2019 - Financial readiness prepares Airmen for more than just paying their bills on time. It enables Airmen to plan for the future in addition to removing financial distractions that may hamper their ability to support the Air Force mission. When thinking about the Air Force mission, finances may not be the first thing that comes to mind. However, with recent … [Read more...]