WASHINGTON (Army News Service, May 1, 2014, 2014) - The fiscal year 2015 Army budget submitted to Congress "is lean, stark but critical to meeting the needs of our nation and our Soldiers," said Secretary of the Army John M. McHugh. The budget reflects an adjustment of the force mix in favor of the reserve component, McHugh told members of the Senate Appropriations Committee … [Read more...]
Army Wants Soldiers to Know Ins, Outs of Using, Transferring Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits
WASHINGTON (May 1, 2014, , 2014) - While the Post-9/11 GI Bill Transfer of Education Benefits program has been available since 2009, many Soldiers have not taken advantage of this program. Because the law requires Soldiers to serve an additional four years after deciding to transfer these benefits to a family member, Soldiers who wait until the end of their contractual … [Read more...]
Wounded Warriors and Veterans Should Register Now for Hiring Conference
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (May 1, 2014) - Wounded, ill and injured Soldiers and veterans looking for a job, or employers looking for qualified candidates, may link up with each other at the 4th Annual Wounded Warrior and Veteran Hiring and Support Conference, to be held May 28-29. The two-day conference in Raleigh, N.C., at the Hilton North Raleigh/Midtown, builds on the Department of … [Read more...]
U.S. Army Medicine Civilian Corps Dedicated to Behavioral Health Recruitment
April 30, 2014, Fort Sam Houston, Texas - The U.S. Army Medicine Civilian Corps continues to seek health care providers with its 2014 recruitment efforts. Similar to the national population, Behavioral Health recruitment remains prominent. Open positions are available at multiple locations worldwide. The U.S. Army Medicine Civilian Corps medical facility staffing goals are to … [Read more...]
Army Increases In-Flight Situational Awareness for Rapid Response Forces
ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. (April 29, 2014) - With help from the Army's new in-flight internet and mission command capability, commanders of Global Response Force units will be able to plan missions in the air, while their Soldiers receive operational updates and watch full-motion video of upcoming drop zones before their parachutes ever open. "The ability to understand a … [Read more...]