By Jim Garamone and Cheryl Pellerin American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Aug. 23, 2011 – Operations continued at the Pentagon despite the magnitude 5.9 earthquake centered in Mineral, Va., today. The National Military Command Center in the building “maintained the watch, and there was no loss of communications,” said Navy Cmdr. Patrick McNally, a spokesman for the Joint … [Read more...]
ACASP
The Army Civilian Acquired Skills Program (ACASP) is designed to grant accelerated promotions to the rank of specialist for all those who possess specialized skills applicable to an MOS. Applicants with prior training, education and/or experience (not obtained through military service) may qualify for enlistment at a higher pay grade and use their civilian skills in the … [Read more...]
Pay Allowance Continuation (PAC)
The PAC Program is special pay for Soldiers during a portion of their rehabilitation time from wounds, injuries, and illnesses that have incurred in a combat operation or combat zone for up to one year. Some special pays received in the combat zone cease when hospitalized and/or placed on PCS reassignment. The purpose of the PAC program allows Soldiers to get used to the … [Read more...]
Budget Restrictions to Cause Over 8700 Army Job Cuts
August 19, 2011 WASHINGTON, Aug. 19, 2011 -- One of the biggest challenges the Army faces is budget reductions. On Aug. 4, the Army announced it will reduce the size of its civilian employee workforce by more than 8,700 people, by Sept. 30, 2012. The press release states "these cuts are based on Department of Defense resource decisions as reflected in the fiscal year 2012 … [Read more...]
G.I Bill Now Offers Free Books for Active Duty Soldiers
August 12, 2011 By C. Todd Lopez WASHINGTON (Army News Service) -- Active duty Soldiers and their spouses will soon be able to get funding for books and supplies as part of the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill. Beginning Oct. 1, active duty members and their spouses can receive up to $1,000 for books and supplies, per academic year, as part of the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill. Active duty … [Read more...]