From Fleet and Family Support Center San Diego Public Affairs. SAN DIEGO (NNS) -- Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) San Diego offers a series of two-day seminars for Sailors and their families affected by the Enlisted Retention Board (ERB) with the next scheduled for Jan. 17-18 at Naval Base Coronado. The seminar is entitled "ERB...What Next? Seminar for Sailors and … [Read more...]
U.S. Will Remain World’s Strongest Military
By Karen Parrish American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- The Defense Department's new, 10-year strategy will ensure the U.S. remains the world's strongest military power, DOD leaders emphasized in weekend interviews. In an interview with Bob Schieffer that aired Jan. 8 on the CBS news program "Face the Nation," Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta and Joint Chiefs … [Read more...]
600,000 Jobs Now Open to Veterans
January 6, 2012 By C. Todd Lopez WASHINGTON -- The large number of veterans coming out of the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan are a good resource for American businesses looking for great employees, said an Army Reserve general. About 20 million veterans now reside in the United States, said Maj. Gen. Keith Thurgood, chief of staff, U.S. Army Reserve Command. The … [Read more...]
The NCAA Ramps Up Efforts to Support Military Families
INDIANAPOLIS – The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has proudly joined First Lady Michelle Obama to recognize, honor and support service members and their families through a new campaign at each of its 89 championships. A Joining Forces public service announcement (PSA) featuring the First Lady and NCAA President Mark Emmert will air for the first time on … [Read more...]
