AUGUST 13, 2021 - Along with the typical challenges Families face during a permanent change of station, or PCS, move, spouses often face the uncertainty of transitioning back into the workforce after leaving their jobs behind. The Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation offers the Civilian Employment Assignment Tool, or CEAT, that spouses who are currently … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2021
DoD Deploys Forces to Protect Kabul Embassy Drawdown
AUGUST 13, 2021 - U.S. forces will deploy to Afghanistan and other sites in U.S. Central Command to ensure safety of American embassy personnel and to facilitate the departure of Afghans under the special immigrant visa program, Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby said today. President Joe Biden ordered the reduction of the staff in the U.S. embassy in Kabul. DOD … [Read more...]
What Tools Help Veterans in Online Education
AUGUST 13, 2021 - The journey of transitioning from military or government to civil career starts with earning a degree for the majority of veterans. And there’s a good reason behind this. A college degree has several benefits which include increased marketability, a higher wage, increased opportunities in the employment sector, greater job satisfaction, and economic stability. … [Read more...]
Minuteman III Test Launch Showcases Effective Deterrent
AUGUST 12, 2021 - Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile equipped with a test re-entry vehicle from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, Aug. 11, demonstrating the readiness of U.S. nuclear forces and providing confidence in the lethality and effectiveness of the nation’s nuclear deterrent. The launch … [Read more...]
DoD Hosts MoSAIC Challenge With Israel
AUGUST 12, 2021 - The Defense Department, the Israel Defense Ministry and the Merage Institute are holding a Mobile Standoff Autonomous Indoor Capabilities, or MoSAIC, challenge to advance innovative technological solutions for remote, autonomous indoor maneuver. The MoSAIC challenge is divided into five mini-challenges, three of them virtual challenges and two of them … [Read more...]