December 2012 THANK YOU Scion appreciates your service and dedication to defending our country. They have put a box of Scion gear together with you in mind. It isn't much compared to what you've given but they want to thank you for your support as you serve our country. Scion Care Packages include some choice Scion swag like beanies, a deck of cards and a complimentary … [Read more...]
Recruiting Reorganization Creates Three New Squadrons
December 12, 2012 by Annette Crawford Air Force Recruiting Service JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) -- A reorganization within Air Force Recruiting Service is resulting in three new squadrons solely dedicated to health professions recruiting and as a result, a more appropriate focus on the HP mission. The newly activated squadrons are: 360th Recruiting Group: … [Read more...]
New Reference Guide Highlights Training Basics
December 2012 By Wallace McBride, Fort Jackson Leader FORT JACKSON, S.C. -- The first few weeks of Basic Combat Training can be disorienting for new Soldiers. If changes in environment and responsibilities weren't confusing enough, there's also a battery of new skills and disciplines to be learned in a short amount of time. Drill sergeants often find themselves answering … [Read more...]
Website Informs Employers Seeking to Hire Veterans
December 2012 By Army Sgt. 1st Class Tyrone C. Marshall Jr. WASHINGTON (American Forces Press Service) – The Labor Department, in concert with two other federal agencies, has provided a tool to guide potential employers seeking to hire disabled veterans, a Labor Department official said today. John K. Moran, deputy assistant secretary of labor for veterans’ … [Read more...]
VA Adds 5 Presumptive Illnesses to Soldier’s Benefits
VA Adds 5 Presumptive Illnesses to Soldier's Benefits Our veterans are treasured members of society. After serving our country selflessly, they are entitled to certain benefits. As Veterans Affairs Department oversees these benefits, our veterans are offered medical, dental and discount programs to keep them healthy. Now the VA is expanding their benefits to include 5 … [Read more...]