MAY 4, 2019, CHIÈVRES, Belgium - On May 8, 1945, at 3 p.m., the bells rang to mark the end of World War II in Europe. Since that day, and until now, Victory in Europe Day, or V-E Day, commemorates the day the Germans officially surrendered, making an end to the European phase of World War II. Failure to defeat the Soviets and the entry of the U.S. into World War II, forced … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2019
No Margin for Error: Nuclear Capability Must be Upgraded Now
MAY 3, 2019 - The U.S. doesn’t have any wiggle room in the effort to upgrade its nuclear capability: modernization must be done now, without interruption, or the U.S. stands to lose its deterrence edge, the undersecretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment told the Senate Armed Services Committee yesterday. The Russians and the Chinese are doing a fine job of … [Read more...]
Permanent Change of Station Move
MAY 3, 2019 - Permanent Change of Station is when a Soldier or civilian has orders to move from one duty station to another. This assignment is for 20 plus weeks. The moving process begins with orders, which identifies a Soldier's entitlements based on their rank, dependent status, basic information on their tour, and restrictions on what can be brought to the next duty … [Read more...]
Air Force Hosts Gold Star and Surviving Family Members Summit
MAY 3, 2019 - The Air Force hosted its first Gold Star and Surviving Family Members Summit at the Air Force Enlisted Village, Shalimar, Florida, April 30. The event, supported by the Air Force Families Forever Program, focused on enduring support for Gold Star and Surviving family members. “So many of you, even in your grief, have shown us what it means to be resilient, … [Read more...]
Continuing Service: DHS Seeks Veterans for Careers Across the Department
MAY 3, 2019 - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in partnership with the Solider for Life - Transition Assistance Program (SFL-TAP) is set to host a veterans recruiting and hiring event at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Community Center on May 9, 2019, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Candidates will have the opportunity to talk with onsite recruiters and hiring managers … [Read more...]