DECEMBER 6, 2016, NEWPORT, R.I. (NNS) - U.S. Naval War College is issuing a "call for papers" in preparation of its 5th annual Women, Peace and Security Conference to be held, August 2017, at the college. In an effort to gather theoretical and practical ideas from a wider audience not normally represented in a limited conference format, the conference series chair is … [Read more...]
Some Early Filers May Not Recieve Tax Refund Until After Feb. 15
DECEMBER 6, 2016, FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. (AFNS) - Many taxpayers plan their holiday shopping and other purchases on the fact they will get their tax refund from the IRS at the earliest possible date. In 2017, that may no longer be the case. The Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act, signed into law December 2015, requires the IRS to hold tax refunds which … [Read more...]
Pearl Harbor Survivors and Visitors Get First Glimpse of “Remember Pearl Harbor” Documentary
DECEMBER 6, 2016, PEARL HARBOR (NNS) - Pearl Harbor survivors, family members and visitors watched the premiere of "Remember Pearl Harbor" in silence as they paid tribute to its honored guests, the survivors of Pearl Harbor, at the Pacific Aviation Museum, Dec. 4. The World War II Foundation's film focused on the personal stories of those who served in Pearl Harbor on Dec. … [Read more...]
Operation Christmas Drop Begins at Guam
DECEMBER 6, 2016, ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (AFNS) - Military members from the U.S. Air Force, Coast Guard and Navy, with international support from the Japan Air Self-Defense Force and Royal Australian Air Force are joining forces to airdrop and deliver donated toys, clothes, food items and other necessities to remote islands across the Pacific Ocean as part of Operation … [Read more...]
5 Reasons Why Military Veterans Should Get a Career in Coaching
December 6, 2016, by Lizzie Weakley - Military veterans who are seeking a new career should seriously consider the field of coaching. This is an opportunity to apply some of the skills you learned in the armed forces and apply them in the civilian world. A career in coaching lets you choose your own focus and help people who need your services. The following are the top five … [Read more...]