October 6, 2011 By C. Todd Lopez WASHINGTON (Army News Service) -- Budget challenges loom in the Army's future. In fact, just about any portion of the federal budget could be cut to help the United States reduce its yearly deficit. In fiscal year 2011, the government spent an estimated $1.6 trillion more than it collected in revenue. In fiscal year 2012, it's estimated the … [Read more...]
Air Force Reigns Victory Over Navy in OT
By Tech. Sgt. Raymond Hoy U.S. Air Force Academy Public Affairs 10/3/2011 - UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY, Md. (AFNS) -- Despite a 2-1 record, Air Force fans have despaired over some advantageous Falcon play this season. However, some of that was washed away as the Falcons defeated the Navy Midshipmen 35-34 Oct. 1 at Jack Stephens Field. The Falcons were riding high into the … [Read more...]
Postal Date Deadlines for Holiday Mail for 2011
The United States Postal Service and Military Postal Service Agency have released 2011 deadlines to ensure that packages arrive to Military and State Department post offices overseas by Dec. 25, 2011. 2011 Mailing Schedule is as follows: Nov. 12 for parcel post mail Nov. 26 for space-available mail; Dec. 3 for parcel airlift mail; Dec. 10 for priority mail and first-class … [Read more...]
Commissary E-Card Rolls Out Savings Come Fall
If you live on or near a Commissary, then you will be happy to hear that DeCA has announced that the Commissary will be rolling out an e-coupon card program soon! E-Coupons are coupons that are loaded directly to your store savings / loyalty / rewards card. You will be able to upload coupons to your card from the Commissary website. To find other stores that will be … [Read more...]
Army’s Modernization Plan for 2012 In Action
The Army is releasing its Modernization Plan for 2012, an in-depth explanation of how next year's budget request aims to move the Army toward achieving its objectives to equip the force in the 21st century. The goal of the Strategy to Equip the Army in the 21st century is to develop and provide an affordable and versatile mix of the best equipment available to Soldiers and … [Read more...]