Debbie Gildea Air Force Personnel, Services and Manpower Public Affairs 3/15/2012 - JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO - RANDOLPH, Texas -- With Summer just around the corner, now is the time to apply for temporary positions with the Air Force. Annually, federal agencies post summer opening announcements for positions that range from office clerk to food service worker and more. … [Read more...]
Tips on Beating the Summer Military Moving Season
By Elaine Sanchez American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, March 21, 2012 – With military moving season about to kick into high gear, officials are urging service members to book their moving dates early and to remain as flexible as possible when doing so. Careful planning is vital to ensuring a smooth move, especially during the busiest season, John Johnson, branch chief … [Read more...]
Army Will Complete Enterprise-Email Move by March 2013
March 20, 2012 By U.S. Army CIO/G-6 WASHINGTON -- This week the Army resumed migrations to DOD Enterprise Email. On Dec. 31, 2011, the Army had stopped migrations to address requirements from Congress in the FY12 National Defense Authorization Act, or NDAA. In an Army Enterprise Email, or EE, report provided to Congress mid-February, the Secretary of the Army certified that … [Read more...]
Obama Calls for Understanding Between Iranians, Americans
By Jim Garamone American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, March 20, 2012 – As Iran and other nations celebrate Nowruz -- the Persian New Year -- President Barack Obama called for understanding between Americans and Iranians. The president noted the tensions between the Iranian government and the rest of the world over the government’s nuclear program. “To the people of Iran, … [Read more...]
Marine’s Instinct and Bravery Saves Man From Being Stabbed
By Marine Corps Cpl. Lucas Vega Marine Forces Reserve LANCASTER, Calif., March 20, 2012 – Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Joshua Escandon was going to lunch with his wife Feb. 26 when his instincts kicked in because he heard a woman screaming for help. He stepped out of his car and immediately knew something was not quite right. He scanned his surroundings and spotted a commotion … [Read more...]