AUGUST 15, 2016 - Command Sgt. Maj. Christopher Kepner, the senior enlisted leader of the Army National Guard, was the keynote speaker at the Basic Leader Course graduation August 12 at Camp Buehring, Kuwait. His remarks were part of his week-long visit to National Guard troops assigned to U.S. Army Central's area of operations. "We have a lot of National Guard … [Read more...]
Veterans in College: 4 Things Veterans Should Know About the GI Bill
August 15, 2016, by Anica Oaks - The GI bill gives men and women in the military, as well as veterans, the opportunity to obtain higher education. However, these benefits can be confusing. So here is some need-to-know information about the GI bill for eligible persons who are considering going back to school. Remember these facts apply to the people using the GI bill after … [Read more...]
Intent to Apply for Air Force Enlisted Medical Degree Preparatory Program Due Oct. 7
AUGUST 12, 2016, JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) - Eligible enlisted Air Force Reserve, Air National Guard and active-duty Airmen interested in pursuing a medical degree must submit their intent to apply email by Oct. 7 and complete their application for the Enlisted to Medical Degree Preparatory Program by Dec. 9, Air Force Personnel Center officials said. … [Read more...]
3,000 Voting Assistance Officers Stand Ready to Help Soldiers Register
AUGUST 12, 2016, WASHINGTON (Army News Service) - This election season, many Soldiers will face the same crucial question, and it's not necessarily the one you think. It's not, "Who do I vote for?" It's "Can I vote?" For the many Soldiers stationed overseas or facing deployments, the answer isn't always clear. In 2014, 69 percent of the active-duty Army was registered to … [Read more...]
Mobile EHPI, Aircraft Recovery Marines Rise to Help with Harrier Pilots Recertification
AUGUST 12, 2016, IWAKUNI, YAMAGUCHI, JAPAN - U.S. Marines with Aircraft Recovery assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron had an opportunity to train with a mobile version of the Expeditionary Hover Position Indicator at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 9, 2016. Recovery Marines used the indicator to simulate a helicopter dock deck and aircraft … [Read more...]