September 28, 2011 By Elizabeth M. Collins WASHINGTON, (Soldiers Magazine) -- In the glitz and glamour of Hollywood, appearance is almost everything and plastic surgery - to achieve the perfect body, the perfect face, and perfect skin - is commonplace if tabloids and TV shows can be believed. So, as soap opera star J.R. Martinez of "All My Children" sees it, he fits right … [Read more...]
TAMP
The Transition Assistance Management Program (TAMP) provides a variety of services and opportunities to service members preparing to transition out of the military. TAMP helps Sailors get ready for civilian life, since many soldiers don't have the education on how to adjust from soldier life to civilian. Every transitioning Sailor must complete the DD Form 2648, and will be … [Read more...]
Deadline For Special “Stop Loss” Pay Closing In Fast
September 21,2011 From a Defense Department News Release WASHINGTON, Sept. 21, 2011 – Only a month remains for eligible service members, veterans and their beneficiaries to apply for Retroactive Stop Loss Special Pay. Officials extended a previous deadline to Oct. 21 to allow more time for eligible people to apply. "The nation has rallied behind this effort -- the military … [Read more...]
‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ is No More
With his signature, the President put in motion the end of a policy that has hurt our military as a whole, that has forced thousands of those who serve to do so under a cloud of anxiety and isolation, and that has stood as a symbol of the barriers to unity and equality in our country. As the President put it, "For we are not a nation that says, 'don't ask, don’t tell.' We are … [Read more...]
Civilian Early Retirement, Separation Incentive Options Available
By Debbie Gildea Air Force Personnel, Services and Manpower Public Affairs 9/19/2011 - RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas (AFNS) -- The Air Force is implementing civilian Voluntary Early Retirement Authority and Voluntary Separation Incentive Pay programs, Air Force officials announced today. "Our goal with these programs is to mitigate the impact of reduced fiscal year 2012 … [Read more...]