October 12, 2011 By Army Sgt. 1st Class Tyrone C. Marshall Jr. American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, – The Defense Department today joined its co-sponsor, the Agriculture Department, and other government agencies to celebrate the successful completion of 2011's "Feds Feed Families" campaign. DOD led 40 government agencies, donating 2,004,613 of a total 5,793,446 pounds of … [Read more...]
Halloween: It’s All About Being Seen
10/11/2011 Commentary by Tech. Sgt. John Skelton 20th Fighter Wing Safety SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. -- The end of October brings with it tales of ghouls, princesses, goblins and action heroes lurking the dark hallows of our neighborhoods, dressed in all types of costumes in an effort to have their take of the many treats available. What is meant to be a festive and enjoyable … [Read more...]
Retroactive Stop Loss…Time is running out
If your enlistment was involuntarily extended between September 11, 2001 and September 30, 2009 due to Stop Loss authority, you may be entitled to Retroactive Stop Loss Special Pay (RSLSP). The deadline for filing a RSLSP claim has been extended to October 21, 2011. Eligibility and filing information is available online at Defenselink. If you meet eligibility criteria, you … [Read more...]
The MAVNI Program
The Military Accessions Vital to National Interest (MAVNI) Program was designed and authorized by the DoD to provide legalized aliens recruitment to serve in the U.S Military for obtaining skills considered vital to the national interest. Eligibility of granted enlistment would be those who held particular skills within the fields of: Nursing Physicians/ Doctors, … [Read more...]
U.S. Government Grants Citizenship to Thousands of Immigrants
October 10, 2011 By Sgt. Edwin Rodriguez, 7th Sustainment Brigade Afghanistan, - Historically, generations of men and women, many of them foreign born, have been called to duty for the United States military. As a service to those immigrants in uniform, the U.S. government has given citizenship to thousands of immigrants whom served honorably. In northern Afghanistan, … [Read more...]