Nov. 4, 2011 By Elaine Sanchez With the holiday season already nearly at hand, so is the opportunity to honor service members and their families serving far from home. The American Red Cross is offering a simple way to show your appreciation for these troops and their families during the holiday season. For the fifth year, the Red Cross has partnered with Pitney Bowes, a … [Read more...]
World War II Vets Earn Highest Civilian Honor
By C. Todd Lopez Army News Service WASHINGTON, Nov. 3, 2011 – Hundreds of former soldiers wearing blue and red caps bearing the names of their World War II units walked, shuffled or were wheeled into the Capitol Visitors Center here yesterday to witness the presentation of the Congressional Gold Medal awarded for their bravery and contribution to country more than 66 years … [Read more...]
Critical Steps to Applying for Federal Jobs
Department of Navy Office of Civilian Human Resources The Navy Office of Civilian Human Resources reminds Sailors considering post-Navy career options that those interested in continuing to serve in a civilian capacity should begin preparing for that transition as soon as possible. There are hundreds of different occupations for civilians with the Department of the Navy (DON) … [Read more...]
‘Extreme Makeover’ Airs ‘Veteran’s Day’ TV Special
By Elaine Sanchez American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Nov. 2, 2011 – A Veterans Day TV special will celebrate service members and veterans and spotlight the issues they face as they leave the military and re-enter their communities and the workforce. “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition ‘Rise and Honor’ A Veterans Day Special” will air Nov. 11 at 8 p.m. EST on ABC. The show … [Read more...]
Enlisted DOS Rollback Program Will Continue
Air Force officials announced Oct. 28 plans to continue an enlisted date of separation rollback as part of its ongoing measures to manage the force and maintain a quality enlisted corps. The DOS rollback will accelerate the date of separation for selected Airmen in the grades of senior master sergeant and below with fewer than 14 or more than 20 years of service as of March … [Read more...]