WASHINGTON, Jan. 21, 2013 – President Barack Obama took the ceremonial oath of office for his second term as the 44th U.S. president and commander in chief on the steps of the U.S. Capitol today, honoring the men and women in uniform who have preserved America’s freedoms throughout its history. More than 5,000 military members – some participating in the … [Read more...]

1/17/2013 - WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- Air Force senior leaders directed a force-wide hiring freeze among other workforce actions in a memorandum sent to senior commanders Jan. 16. The actions are part of the Air Force's efforts to pursue reversible or recoverable steps to avoid impacts to core readiness caused by the looming possibility of sequestration and budgetary shortfalls. … [Read more...]

WASHINGTON (Army News Service, Jan. 17, 2013) -- In advance of possible extreme budget cuts that could arrive in March, Army leadership has called for an immediate hiring freeze and spelled out other pre-emptive measures meant to help the service prepare for a fiscal cliff. In a memo dated Jan. 16, Secretary of the Army John M. McHugh and Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Ray … [Read more...]

1/17/2013 - LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. -- A six-episode television documentary exploring Air Force combat rescue in Afghanistan through the stories of deployed Airmen will begin airing in February. The show, "Inside Combat Rescue," provides a real-time look at the experiences of Airmen working to save the lives of NATO coalition members, Afghan security forces and Afghan … [Read more...]

NAPLES, Italy (NNS) January 16, 2013 -- Sailors should prepare now to have an opportunity to move up in rank and earn more money by excelling on their March advancement exams. The exams take place every March and September for Sailors trying to achieve the ranks of petty officer third class through petty officer first class and the exam to become a chief petty officer takes … [Read more...]