August 23, 2011 From Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs Office WASHINGTON (NNS) -- The Navy released an updated selective reenlistment bonus award plan Aug. 22 in Navy administrative message (NAVADMIN) 253/11 which officially opens the application window for Sailors to seek those benefits in fiscal year 2012. While the Navy has 31 overmanned ratings there are 91 … [Read more...]
ACASP
The Army Civilian Acquired Skills Program (ACASP) is designed to grant accelerated promotions to the rank of specialist for all those who possess specialized skills applicable to an MOS. Applicants with prior training, education and/or experience (not obtained through military service) may qualify for enlistment at a higher pay grade and use their civilian skills in the … [Read more...]
Pay Allowance Continuation (PAC)
The PAC Program is special pay for Soldiers during a portion of their rehabilitation time from wounds, injuries, and illnesses that have incurred in a combat operation or combat zone for up to one year. Some special pays received in the combat zone cease when hospitalized and/or placed on PCS reassignment. The purpose of the PAC program allows Soldiers to get used to the … [Read more...]
G.I Bill Now Offers Free Books for Active Duty Soldiers
August 12, 2011 By C. Todd Lopez WASHINGTON (Army News Service) -- Active duty Soldiers and their spouses will soon be able to get funding for books and supplies as part of the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill. Beginning Oct. 1, active duty members and their spouses can receive up to $1,000 for books and supplies, per academic year, as part of the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill. Active duty … [Read more...]
Army Has 5 Months to Leave Iraq
August 16, 2011 By Cpl. Jordan Johnson, 13th Public Affairs Detachment CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait, -- Time is of the essence. Only five more months until the Dec. 31 drawdown of Iraq, which will see thousands of servicemembers leave the country and begin the process of redeploying to the U.S. As part of the drawdown, U.S. Forces-Iraq will be moving its headquarters from Iraq to … [Read more...]