7/24/2012 By Cpl. John Robbart III , 15th MEU USS PELELIU -- The blue-green team mindset is a part of every section aboard the Iron Nickel. The cooks on the ship are no exception, as they put in long hours, day in and day out, to ensure their Marines and sailors are properly fed. Preparing food may not be their favorite part of their job, but taking care of the … [Read more...]
Olympic Fever: ‘Let’s Move’ Encourages Fans to Meet up July 28
July 26, 2012 By Installation Management Command SAN ANTONIO (July 26, 2012) -- The White House and the Army want Americans to show their support to the U.S. Olympic Team by organizing or supporting an Olympic meetup.com event near them, July 28. Soldiers and family members are encouraged to take pictures of their participation or make video shoutouts to the U.S. Olympic … [Read more...]
New Civilian, Standardized Air Force Pay System On Its Way
By Master Sgt. Cecilio Ricardo Air Force Public Affairs Agency 7/25/2012 - WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- All Air Force civilian employees are slated to be using a new, standardized Air Force pay system by June 2013. The Automated Time Attendance and Production System will standardize the pay method across the service and will be implemented first at Air Force Global Strike Command and … [Read more...]
TAP Becomes Transition GPS
July 23, 2012 President Obama addressed the Veterans of Foreign Wars and discussed his Administration’s work to secure our nation, fight terrorism, renew American leadership in the world, better serve our troops and military families and honor our veterans. In his remarks, President Obama announced a redesign of the Transition Assistance Program. Developed by the … [Read more...]
Panetta Urges DoD Community to Honor Shooting Victims Through Service
American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, July 24, 2012 – In a message issued last night, Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta paid tribute to the military victims of the July 20 shooting spree in Aurora, Colo., and urged Defense Department personnel to honor the victims’ memory through hard work and sacrifice. Here is the text of the message: To all Department of … [Read more...]