October 16, 2012 By David Vergun WASHINGTON (Army News Service, Oct. 16, 2012) -- Soldiers with at least 15 but less than 20 years of service may be eligible for early retirement. According to Army Directive 281/2012, titled "Temporary Early Retirement Authority," or TERA, officers and warrant officers who have twice failed selection for promotion to the next grade and … [Read more...]
Importance of Video Calling in Deployment and How Families Connect in the Digital Age
http://www.youtube.com/embed/PoxpvoggJLQ One of the most challenging hardships for the men and women in the armed forces is being separated from family for extended periods of time. Beyond the obvious struggle to keep the family strong during long absences, active duty will take place with complete disregard for family struggles and life benchmarks; you can be deployed even … [Read more...]
DOD Helps Military Families Maintain Financial Readiness
By Lisa Daniel American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Oct. 12, 2012 – As service members prepare for any and all possible military operations, the Defense Department is reaching out to ensure that there are no contingencies back home to distract them from the mission, namely their personal finances. Barbara Thompson, director of DOD’s Office of Family … [Read more...]
Organizations Partner to Host Veterans Weekend Celebration, Nov. 7-11
Scheduled events include Vets for Vets Biker Rally, Louisiana Veterans Honor Parade and more Several veterans’ support organizations in the Shreveport-Bossier area have announced plans to host a special weekend honoring military veterans, Nov. 7-11, 2012. The weekend will include a variety of public events, all of which will be free to attend for veterans and their … [Read more...]
Commissaries Offer New Innovations, Conveniences
By Donna Miles American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Oct. 10, 2012 – The new commissary rewards card now offered at all 247 military commissaries worldwide offers a glimpse into what the Defense Commissary Agency is working to provide its customers: the same selection, conveniences and quality as the most popular commercial grocery store chains, but even better … [Read more...]