by Lisa Daniel American Forces Press Service 1/26/2012 - WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- Their presence outside military bases has become all too familiar: businesses peddling cars, electronics and other items with undisclosed conditions or sky-high interest rates that quickly become a financial nightmare for service members. Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced as … [Read more...]
2012 BAH Alabama
Alabama (FY2012) Find your Location and the corresponding Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) in the pay tables below. All pay is listed in terms of dollars per month. Enlisted Personnel (Without Dependents) Location E-1 E-2 E-3 E-4 E-5 E-6 E-7 E-8 E-9 … [Read more...]
Enhanced ‘M3 Carl Gustaf’ Weapon Extends Soldiers’ Lethal Reach
By Eric Kowal, RDECOM With the need for Soldiers in Afghanistan to engage the enemy at longer distances, Picatinny Arsenal has completed an initial training and fielding of a weapon for traditional Army units previously used only by special operations commands. The Multi-Role Anti-Armor Anti-Personnel Weapon System, or MAAWS, also known as the M3 Carl Gustaf, has been in the … [Read more...]
Navy Reminding Sailors of Member-Designated Benefits
WASHINGTON (NNS) - The Navy is reminding Sailors of several benefits and programs where members may designate beneficiaries of their choosing, as outlined in NAVADMIN 028/12, released Jan. 24. Recipients for these benefits may include anyone designated by the service member, including a dependent, friend, significant other, fiancée or fiancé, co-worker, or a family member who … [Read more...]
Obama Gives the Most Interactive State Of The Union Address Ever
January 23, 2012 Tomorrow, President Obama will deliver his State of the Union address. He will lay out his vision for a nation where hard work and responsibility are rewarded, where everyone does their fair share, and where everyone is held accountable for their actions. Starting immediately after the speech, the White House will be using social media and other online … [Read more...]