By Donna Miles American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, July 1, 2011 -- Walk into just about any U.S. professional military schoolhouse, and you're likely to see a surprising number of foreign officers and non-commissioned officers mixed among the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps students. They're a testament to the popularity of the International Military Education … [Read more...]
HAB Brings Pets to Help Sooth Patients and Staff
June 30, 2011 By Melissa Bower, Fort Leavenworth Lamp FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kan., June 30, 2011 -- When Joanie Linn and Abby, a golden retriever, step out of the elevator, staff and patients at Munson Army Health Center are waiting to meet them. Gulden Taylor, medical support assistant, said she couldn't wait for Abby's visit. "It feels so good to pet her. It takes the bad … [Read more...]
Military Spouse Employment Partnership
July 5 ,2011 The Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP) is designed to help military spouses access career resources and connect with corporations who are willing to help them explore their career options as they live a lifestyle of frequent relocation. For Military Spouses Military spouses can search here to find access to such services as career and education … [Read more...]
2011 Military Clothing Allowance
NEW 2012 Military Clothing Allowance Rates Military Enlisted members are provided monetary allowances to pay for uniform replacement and maintenance. These allowances are based on the cost of specific uniform items, and on an estimated “wear out” date for each specific item. The clothing allowance typically is paid on the anniversary of the day members … [Read more...]
Air Force Normalizes Short-Tour Credit Policy
6/30/2011 - WASHINGTON (AFNs) -- Beginning July 1, Airmen will no longer receive short tour credit for overseas temporary duty assignments of 181 consecutive days. This change initially was announced in a memorandum signed by Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz in April. In June 2003, a temporary exception to policy was approved to award short-tour credit to Airmen … [Read more...]