June 10, 2012 By Captain Jose Rivera Jr., Cleveland Battalion Many centers of influence still associate serving in the Army as a direct trade-off for a college education, so overcoming the misconception that the Army is not a viable option for college bound high school students is essential. With a message that the Army creates opportunity for college education and the … [Read more...]
Promotion is in Your Hands
By Debbie Gildea Air Force Personnel, Services and Manpower Public Affairs JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas --The enlisted promotion system is based on several weighted factors, most of which are within the member's control. Those factors include: time-in-service, time-in-grade, decorations, enlisted performance report ratings, the promotion fitness exam score and the … [Read more...]
Resale Program Provides Important Benefits to Military Members and Families
By Amaani Lyle American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, June 7, 2012 - Despite the prospect of major defense cuts early next year, the Defense Department remains committed to resale programs that provide valuable benefits to uniformed members and employment for family members and veterans, a senior department official told the House Armed Services Committee today. Robert L. … [Read more...]
Airmen Applying for Attaché Duty Must Have Applications In by July 7th
By Debbie Gildea Air Force Personnel Line of the Air Force active-duty officers interested in opportunities to help build and sustain international relationships have until July 7 to apply for attaché officer duty at locations ranging from Burundi to Russia, Air Force Personnel Center officials announced June 7. AFPC and the Office of the Secretary of the Air Force … [Read more...]
Become Debt Free with Financial Peace University: Military Edition Style
6/6/2012 By Lance Cpl. Timothy Norris, Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort MCAS BEAUFORT, S.C. - The average American household has $54,000 of debt, according to statisticbrain.com. Twenty percent of 18 to 24 year old Americans say they have debt hardships. Air Station Marines, spouses, and Department of Defense employees are taking control of their … [Read more...]