8/16/2011 By Lance Cpl. Joshua Pettway , Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort MARINE CORPS AIR STATION BEAUFORT, S.C. -- Marine Administrative Message 429/11 states all pending and future requests for basic allowance for housing for Marines, sergeant and below, without dependents will be frozen effective July 29. Exceptions to the policy will be approved on a case-by-case … [Read more...]
Education Will Take You Places Through the Military
Commentary by Capt. Omar Villarreal 8th Fighter Wing Public Affairs 8/15/2011 - KUNSAN AIR BASE, South Korea -- With the current military tempo, it would seem safe to say that by joining the military, new Airmen will be able to see the world. I have known many people who have joined to get away, to see new places, to expand their understandings and to gain independence. I … [Read more...]
Spouses Can Honor Employers With Award
By Elaine Sanchez American Forces Press Service 8/17/2011 - WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- Civilian spouses of Reserve and National Guard members often must rely on the flexibility and support of their employers, particularly during deployments. While most employers will grant a time-off request and, in some cases, a shift change for their spouse employees, others go above and beyond … [Read more...]
No Changes to Military Retirement Anytime Soon
By Jim Garamone American Forces Press Service 8/16/2011 - WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- The military retirement isn't going to change any time soon, Defense Department officials said. "There's no immediate plan to affect retirement," Navy Adm. Mike Mullen told service members at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, July 31. The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said any changes to … [Read more...]
Hometown Recruiter Assistance Program (HRAP)
The Hometown Recruiter Assistance Program (HRAP) allows enlisted Soldiers who have recently completed Advanced Individual Training (AIT), One Station Unit Training (OSUT) or Army Civilian Acquired Skills Training (ACASP) to return to their hometowns to assist the local recruiters by sharing their Army training experiences with family, friends, high school classmates, Future … [Read more...]