MAY 16, 2019 - The Army's new battlefield heads-up display, the Integrated Visual Augmentation System, will revolutionize the way Soldiers prepare for future conflicts, the Army's vice chief of staff told lawmakers May 9. "This is cutting-edge technology," Gen. James C. McConville said before the House Armed Services Committee's subcommittee on readiness. "It is going to … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2019
Your Best Future Employee Needs Soft Skills to Succeed
MAY 16, 2019 - In case you haven’t heard, military veterans have a variety of skills, commonly referred to as soft skills, which help make them your best employee. The Department of Defense (DoD) Transition to Veterans Program Office (TVPO) commissioned the RAND Corporation to identify and codify the soft skills service members gain from their on-the-job training and … [Read more...]
ISIS Continues To Pose Significant Threat
MAY 15, 2019 - ISIS still poses a significant threat to Iraq and Syria and to the wider world, the deputy commander for stability for Combined Joint Forces Land Component Command Operation Inherent Resolve said today. Providing a coalition operations update from Baghdad to reporters at the Pentagon via teleconference, British Army Maj. Gen. Chris Ghika said ISIS has “morphed … [Read more...]
New Army Initiatives to Cut Cost, Time for Spouses to Continue Careers
MAY 15, 2019 - The Army recently issued a directive to reduce the financial burden for spouses who wish to continue their professional careers after they move to a new duty station. The policy allows spouses to be reimbursed up to $500 for qualified relicensing costs that result from a permanent change of station or assignment to a different state. "Our spouses are … [Read more...]
Service Secretaries Tackle Employment Challenges for Overseas Spouses
MAY 15, 2019 - All three military service secretaries signed a memorandum today to jointly explore how military spouses can find employment and sustain careers at overseas bases. “Military service is a team sport that begins with the family," said Secretary of the Army Mark Esper. “Helping our spouses pursue their careers while they support their service members is not only … [Read more...]