July 22, 2011 By Stephenie Tatum Fort Bragg Public Affairs FAYETTEVILLE, N.C., July 21, 2011 -- A former Sailor who houses homeless female veterans here received the surprise of her life today when hundreds of workers and well-wishers -- including First Lady Michelle Obama -- were on hand as she became the latest winner on the Extreme Makeover: Home Edition show. The ABC-TV … [Read more...]
Naval Academy Accepting Enlisted Applications for Class of 2016
July 21, 2011 From U.S. Naval Academy Public Affairs ANNAPOLIS, Md. (NNS) -- The Navy announced July 12 the U.S. Naval Academy's admissions cycle for the class of 2016, entering in July 2012, is open to enlisted Sailors. Top enlisted performers who possess strong leadership potential, have been recognized as Junior Sailors or Bluejackets of the Quarter or who graduated in … [Read more...]
Airmen’s Ideas Sought to Help Cut Wasteful Spending
7/20/2011 - WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- Undersecretary of the Air Force Erin Conaton sends the following message to the Airmen of the U.S. Air Force: The White House continues to challenge all federal employees to help identify areas where we can cut wasteful spending. Over the past two years, 56,000 ideas have been submitted through the Securing Americans Value and Efficiency (SAVE) … [Read more...]
VEC
The Virtual Education Center (VEC) serves as the Navy College Program's central location for receiving and responding to toll-free telephone, electronic mail, fax, and United States Postal Mail inquiries dealing with all off-duty voluntary education programs and services. The Center also serves as a hub for requesting the Sailor and Marine Corps American Council on Education … [Read more...]
Symposium Discusses Ways to Improve Warrior Care
July 20, 2011 By Jacqueline Hames WASHINGTON -- The Army Wounded Warrior program's 7th Annual Symposium is taking place this week in Orlando, Fla., with focused discussions that will identify the most important transition and care issues facing Soldiers and their families. More than 90 wounded, ill and injured Soldiers, veterans and family members will participate in … [Read more...]