June 23, 2012 By Tina Ray, Paraglide FORT BRAGG, N.C. -- Army spouses were gasping for breath at this year's "Soldier for a Day," held June 14, while one spouse was gasping for something more. "I'm asking for more (exercise)," said Emily Damboise, wife of Chief Warrant Officer 2 Dan Damboise, who is assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3rd Brigade Combat … [Read more...]
Army, TRADOC Set Soldiers Up for Success with Job Credentialing
June 21, 2012 By Sgt. 1st Class Kelly Jo Bridgwater, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command FORT EUSTIS, Va.-- The Army's Training and Doctrine Command is working to increase opportunities for Soldiers to receive civilian credentialing for attending military schools. Training and Doctrine Command, known as TRADOC, is responsible for teaching roughly 150 military … [Read more...]
Allies Conduct Exercise to Mark 62nd Korean War Anniversary
By Walter T. Ham IV 8th U.S. Army POCHEON, South Korea, June 25, 2012 – American and South Korean forces conducted a large live-fire exercise June 22 to mark the anniversary of the Korean War at a range close to the Korean Demilitarized Zone. More than 2,000 South Korean and U.S. troops and 38 military units participated in the exercise, held three days before … [Read more...]
New Financial Guidance May Help Troops with Military Transfers
By Jim Garamone American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, June 23, 2012 – Homeowners with military transfer orders will be immediately eligible for short sales under new guidance to mortgage servicers that may help tens of thousands of military homeowners moving to a new duty station, Consumer Finance Protection Bureau officials said today. Military homeowners will be … [Read more...]
Officials Seeking Air Force ROTC Instructors
By Debbie Gildea Air Force Personnel Center Public Affairs 6/23/2012 - JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) -- If you are someone who demonstrates Air Force standards, has the ability to teach, and wants to have a positive impact on the Air Force for years to come, then you may be a perfect match for Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps instructor duty. Eligible … [Read more...]