JULY 2, 2020 - In 1776, the Declaration of Independence was signed, freeing the 13 Colonies of British rule and birthing the United States of America as it’s known today. Voting is what enables the citizens of the United States to elect their leaders and shape the policies, which govern the land. “A lot of people have died to give us the opportunity to vote,” said Mel … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2020
Navy Assignment Incentive Pay Approved for Extensions
JULY 2, 2020 - The Navy has authorized Assignment Incentive Pay (AIP) for Sailors extended at certain commands due to COVID-19 transfer delays. On June 12, the Navy announced the conditions-based, phased plan for Permanent Change of Station (PCS) moves. A vital part of the plan is prioritizing sea duty and critical shore billets, such as Recruit Division Commanders duty at … [Read more...]
Army Revamps Business Approach
JULY 2, 2020 - The Army is overhauling how it does business behind the scenes in order to operate at the speed of conflict during the information age, said the top Army finance official, who outlined plans for a new business system slated to impact modernization efforts by 2027. The Enterprise Business System Multi-Functional Capabilities Team, or EBS-MFCT, is a three-tiered … [Read more...]
Do’s and Don’ts For Displaying Old Glory
JULY 1, 2020 - This week, American flags will be displayed across the nation in celebration of the Independence Day holiday. Following a few guidelines can ensure we are displaying Old Glory properly. In 1923, the U.S. National Flag Code was created and distributed nationwide. The code became Public Law in 1942 and became the U.S. Flag Code we know today. The U.S. Flag Code … [Read more...]
Missile Defense Chief Looks to Handle Changing Threat
JULY 1, 2020 - Missile defense has gone from pie-in-the-sky Star Wars technology in the 1980s to a proven military capability in the 21st century, and the Missile Defense Agency is looking to extend those capabilities against new threats. Navy Vice Adm. Jon Hill, the agency's director, told the Hypersonic Weapons Systems webinar in London the agency is looking to adapt … [Read more...]