May 9, 2012 Tim Massad, Holly Petraeus Our military families make many sacrifices for our nation, and not just when a servicemember goes into combat. Military families also face challenges when a servicemember receives orders for a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move to another base, and the family has to decide whether to go along or live apart. Unfortunately, for many … [Read more...]
Soldier Earns Degree 20 Years Later While Serving in Afghanistan
By Army Sgt. Marc Loi 319th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, Afghanistan, May 8, 2012 - It had all the makings of the typical college graduation, but a few things were different. Army Sgt. 1st Class Joshua Moon had earned the right to give a speech as an honor graduate, but when he began to thank the people who made his graduation possible, a fighter jet … [Read more...]
USCG Spouse Appreciation Month is Here
May 7, 2012 by the Human Resources Directorate Since 1984, the United States Coast Guard has set aside a special day to acknowledge the significant contributions of our spouses. Commanding officers and officers-in-charge are encouraged to honor military spouses during the month of May in appropriate ceremonies, celebrations, proclamations or a simple "thank you." This year, … [Read more...]
CNP Talks SAAM with Sailors, Marines
May 2, 2012 By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Joan E. Jennings SAN DIEGO (NNS) -- Chief of Naval Personnel (CNP) held an all hands call at Naval Base Coronado, April 26, to speak about Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) and the 21st Century Sailor and Marine initiatives and goals. SAAM is observed in the United States throughout the month of April and is dedicated … [Read more...]
Women Continue to Advance in the Army
May 2, 2012 By Col. James Hutton, Office of the Chief of Public Affairs WASHINGTON (May 2, 2012) -- In recent days the Army announced two significant moves that open thousands of new opportunities to women. First is a six-month assessment of an exception to the Direct Ground Combat Assignment Rule. The exception impacts nine brigade combat teams, known as BCTs, of varying … [Read more...]