July 8, 2011 By Kris Osborn, ASA(ALT) WHITE SANDS MISSILE RANGE, N.M.,-- Standing attentively inside a tactical operations center, Sgt. David Johnson was able to pinpoint the location of an enemy sniper team and share real-time, combat-relevant intelligence across the force using networking gear now being evaluated. The gear is being field tested during the Army's ongoing … [Read more...]
Spouse Employment Program MSEP, Expands to All Services
July 8, 2011 By Megan Neunan WASHINGTON- -- The Army Spouse Employment Partnership was expanded last week by the Department of Defense and opened its resources to all military services and the U.S. Coast Guard, and to both active and Reserve components. The new Military Spouse Employment Partnership, or MSEP, welcomed 15 more partner companies and a new website at … [Read more...]
President Considers Tax Credit to Hire Veterans
By Terri Moon Cronk American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, July 7, 2011 -- A tax credit for companies that hire military veterans could be the next step in helping the acutely underemployed group, President Barack Obama suggested yesterday in his Twitter town hall meeting. The president addressed many economic issues surrounding his theme of how to reduce the federal … [Read more...]
Army Releases Modernization Plan
July 7, 2011 By Brian Gebhart WASHINGTON (Army News Service) -- The Army released its Modernization Plan 2012 last week, an in-depth explanation of how next year's budget request aims to move the Army toward achieving its objectives to equip the force in the 21st century. The goal of the Strategy to Equip the Army in the 21st century is to develop and provide an affordable … [Read more...]
Allowances
Allowances are the second most important element of military pay. Allowances are moneys provided for specific needs, such as food or housing. Monetary allowances are provided when the government does not provide for that specific need. For example, the quantity of government housing is not sufficient to house all military members and their families. Those who live in government … [Read more...]