July 15, 2011 By Stephenie Tatum, Fort Bragg PAO FORT BRAGG, N.C. -- The residents of Langdon Street are used to seeing neighbors walk up and down the streets of their quiet community. But on the morning of July 14, they were as surprised as homeowner, Barbara Summey Marshall, to see an army of volunteers walk up and stop in front of 120 Langdon Street. Ty Pennington, and … [Read more...]
1AE HQ Jumps Head-First into New PT Program
July 18, 2011 By Sgt. Darius Kirkwood, First Army Division East FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. -- If nearly a decade at war has taught us nothing else, we have learned that Soldiers do not fight like marathon runners, and that training for a test does not equal maximum results on the battlefield. The Army is addressing the shortcomings of the physical training standards nearly … [Read more...]
Veterans, Spouses Praise ‘Hiring Our Heroes’ Job Fair
By Elaine Sanchez American Forces Press Service CULVER CITY, Calif., -- In a business suit and with resume in hand, Kelly Cotton made her way down a row of employer booths, each decked out with attention-getting posters, handouts and a variety of trinkets adorned with company logos. The Marine Corps spouse was on the job hunt. She had moved to the West Coast about two weeks … [Read more...]
DOD Releases First Strategy for Operating in Cyberspace
By Cheryl Pellerin American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, July 14, 2011 -- The Defense Department's first strategy for operating in cyberspace is a milestone in the fight to protect the nation from potentially devastating network attacks, Deputy Defense Secretary William J. Lynn III said today. Lynn addressed an audience of military and civilian officials, educators and … [Read more...]
Military Reserve Component Retirement Pay
If you are a U.S. Reserve or National Guard member, you must meet the following minimum requirements to be eligible for retired pay at age 60: be at least 60 years of age; and have performed at least 20 years of qualifying service computed under Section 12732, Title 10, United States Code; and have performed the last six years of qualifying service while a member of the Active … [Read more...]