FORT JACKSON, S.C. -- Melvin Bryant, a 90 year old Vietnam Vet who spent 30 years in the Army and fought in two wars finally gets the chance to attend his first Army Ball. "I was always busy overseas somewhere, either coming home or leaving," said Bryant, a veteran of both World War II and Vietnam. "For 30 years, I never had a chance to go." An Alabama native, Bryant has … [Read more...]
Army Celebrates Birthday Week Honoring Soldier Services
June 12, 2012 By C. Todd Lopez The Army birthday week is about recognizing more than two centuries of Soldiers defending freedom, and about saying thank you to those Americans that have ceaselessly supported them in the effort. The Army celebrates its 237th birthday, June 14. The birthday week, Secretary of the Army John M. McHugh said during a reception in advance of a … [Read more...]
AF Releases New Special Duty Pay List
By Debbie Gildea Air Force Personnel, Services and Manpower Public Affairs Beginning June 15, Airmen in some special duty assignments will receive adjustments in special duty assignment pay, Air Force Personnel Center officials announced. Based on recommendations following a routine biennial review of the program, Pentagon officials have modified the program to ensure Air … [Read more...]
Retraining Initiative for Veterans Gets Overwhelming Response
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs WASHINGTON,- Within two weeks of being announced, the Veterans Retraining Assistance Program for eligible unemployed veterans has received more than 12,000 online applications, according to the Department of Veterans Affairs. “VA is committed to supporting veterans as they seek employment. This initiative will help provide education … [Read more...]
Army Learning Model Scheduled to Begin FY 2015
FORT EUSTIS, Va. -- Army seniors gathered at Fort Eustis, Va., June 5-6 for the Basic Officer Leaders Course Conference hosted by Training and Doctrine Command's Initial Military Training to exchange information and discuss how the Army Learning Model can assist with the ongoing development of instruction programs. The U.S. Army Learning Concept for 2015, also known as … [Read more...]