JULY 8, 2025 — On June 30, Dan Driscoll, the 26th Secretary of the Army, made his first official visit to the Rock Island Arsenal – an installation that has supported Army readiness since 1862. During the visit, Army leaders highlighted the diverse capabilities and critical missions of the major commands and tenant organizations at the installation, underscoring RIA’s … [Read more...]
Extraordinary Savings Coming to the Exchange
JULY 8, 2025 – Xtra Deal Days are coming to the Army & Air Force Exchange Service July 8-10 with exclusive discounts on name-brand electronics, clothing, beauty, home essentials and more. Special savings will be available in-store and at ShopMyExchange.com. Shoppers can: Save up to $600 on Samsung and LG 4K Smart TVs, including the LG B5 OLED Smart TV, 77” at $2,199 … [Read more...]
Retired FBI Agent Touts Benefits of Military Service
JULY 8, 2025 - Idaho native O. Paul Mortensen had ambitions to join the FBI as a special agent. With a bachelor's degree in law enforcement in hand in 1973, he visited the FBI's Salt Lake City division office in Utah to learn what the bureau required. An FBI special agent applicant coordinator informed Mortensen that he'd need a minimum of three years of full-time work … [Read more...]
How to Prepare for an Article 15 Hearing
JULY 8, 2025 - Article 15 is an administrative procedure under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ). Article 15 hearings involve a superior officer addressing some of the alleged misconduct on the part of a service member. It is sometimes called Non-Judicial Punishment (NJP), whereby punishment for a soldier can be administered without conducting a … [Read more...]
What Does a Municipal Lawyer Do?
JULY 8, 2025 - The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics forecasts a 5% growth in lawyer employment from 2023 to 2033. There are different kinds of lawyers, such as a municipal lawyer, and each has their roles. A municipal lawyer provides help to cities, municipalities, and other local governments by addressing legal issues. They check to verify if the norms and legislation that … [Read more...]