June 13, 2012 by Army National Guard Sgt. Darron Salzer National Guard Bureau Public Affairs ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) -- Citizen-Soldiers and -Airmen from five states are working alongside civilian first responders as they continue to battle wildfires in Colorado and New Mexico. New Mexico Army National Guard members are still battling the Little Bear wildfire near Ruidoso, … [Read more...]
Top 5 Tips For Troubleshooting Your Car
Top 5 Tips For Troubleshooting Your Car Courtesy of USAA You don't have to be a mechanic to know when something's not working right, but narrowing down the problem helps when it's time for a fix. 1. Your Engine Won't Start When you turn the key, do you hear a click, a whirr or … nothing at all? It's probably one of three things: Keep These in … [Read more...]
Emerald Isle Team Gives First-Aid After Shooting at Kodiak
June 2012 Kodiak, Alaska, is home to the largest U.S. Coast Guard base in the world with more than 3,500 active duty, reservists, retirees, Department of Homeland Security civilians and family members in the area. The Emerald Isle is the second largest island in the United States and the Coast Guard family makes up about a quarter of the overall island’s … [Read more...]
Biden Family Shares Deployment Experiences at USO Event
June 11, 2012 By Army Sgt. 1st Class Tyrone C. Marshall Jr. WASHINGTON (American Forces Press Service) – Vice President Joe Biden, accompanied by his wife, Dr. Jill Biden, and their five-year-old granddaughter, Natalie, shared their first-hand experiences on how the deployment of a military parent can impact children during a USO-hosted book reading here today. The … [Read more...]
FAQ – Army Promotions and Reductions
What regulation prescribes the policy and procedures governing enlisted promotions and reductions? AR 600-8-19, Enlisted Promotions and Reductions What should you look for when recommending an individual for promotion? Overall performance, attitude, leadership ability, and development potential. What is meant by "inefficiency"? A demonstration of characteristics that shows … [Read more...]