MARCH 11, 2019, Arlington, VA - Upon a favorable final vote by the regents, Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson announced her resignation March 8, after serving in her position as the service’s top civilian since May 2017, to accept the role as president of the University of Texas at El Paso. Wilson will continue to serve as the 24th Secretary of the Air Force until … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2019
Transcom Commander Voices Criticism Of Household Moving Program
MARCH 11, 2019 - The commander of U.S. Transportation Command said at a hearing on Capitol Hill yesterday that he agrees with those who have criticized capacity problems in the Defense Department’s program for shipping household goods. “I’d like to acknowledge the recent criticism of the Department of Defense household [goods shipment] program, and I’ll simply say that I … [Read more...]
Army Reveals Plans to Improve Military Housing to Congress
MARCH 11, 2019 - Army senior leaders introduced an action plan to lawmakers Thursday that outlines steps to remedy military housing issues. The plan includes a draft Tenant Bill of Rights, which is a joint effort by all military services expected to be finalized in the coming weeks. In it, there are 12 rights intended to protect residents of privatized military housing. … [Read more...]
Tax Prep Warning
MARCH 8, 2019, Camp Pendleton, CA - With the 2019 tax season underway, Camp Pendleton is warning service members to be aware of tax preparation companies that may hide behind clever military titles and trick them into signing up for services they do not want. Recently, upon recommendation of the MCI –West Armed Forces Disciplinary Control Board (AFDCB), the Commanding … [Read more...]
Why Are Marines Part of the Navy?
MARCH 8, 2019 - Historically, marines serve as a navy’s ground troops. In fact, the word "marine" is the French word for sea, which may be why the French military historically called English troops — who all had to arrive by sea — "marines." Back in the day, there wasn’t much difference between a sailor and a soldier on a ship. After all, most sea battles ended with the … [Read more...]