October 28, 2016, by Lizzie Weakley - Healthcare specialists in the military are often referred to as combat medics. Their main job in the army is to provide medical assistance on the field to their injured comrades. Also, they rescue and evacuate fellow, injured soldiers. Also, many work behind the lines or at bases. Here are seven great healthcare positions in the civilian … [Read more...]
Presidential Proclamation for Military Family Month, 2016
October 28, 2016 - For generations, brave Americans have stepped forward and answered our country's call to serve in our Armed Forces. With honor and distinction, our Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen fight to defend the principles upon which our Republic was founded so that we might live in a freer and more prosperous world. Behind these courageous … [Read more...]
Military Family Appreciation Month
It began about two decades ago as part of The Great American Family project. Then in 1996, the Armed Services YMCA expanded Military Family Week, which occurred around Thanksgiving, into Military Family Month, which begins November 1st. Every November, the President signs a proclamation declaring November Military Family Month. For this year, here is the Presidential … [Read more...]
Army Medics Tackle Grueling 72-Hour Best Medic Competition
OCTOBER 27, 2016, CAMP BULLIS, Texas (Army News Service) - As the helicopter lands in an open field, combat medics jump out amid the sound of gunfire. In two-person teams, they sprint toward 180-pound dummies to treat their simulated wounds. As discerning evaluators watch, the medics then drag the dummies on a litter through thick Texas brush to a cliff, where they quickly, … [Read more...]
Air Force Releases Advanced Academic Degree and Career Broadening Results
October 27, 2016, JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) - An Air Force selection board has chosen 334 officers for advanced academic degree and career broadening opportunities. As part of the force development construct, Advanced Academic Degree (AAD) and Special Experience Exchange Duty (SPEED) programs provide targeted developmental education and broadening … [Read more...]