Family Member Appointing Authorities are not an entitlement. Knowing about these authorities and identifying your eligibility will enhance your job search. Check vacancy announcements, which should clearly state "Who May Apply." Military Spouse Appointing Authority allows agencies to appoint a military spouse without competition. Agencies can choose to use this … [Read more...]
Operation Shear Love: Troops Donate Long Locks to Children
May 18, 2011 By Sgt. Joseph A. Vine, USF-I PAO AMP VICTORY, Iraq, May 18, 2011 -- Troops on Victory Base Complex participated in Operation Shear Love, in which they donated their hair to Locks of Love, May 8, 2011. Locks of Love is a not-for-profit organization that provides hair pieces to children with medical hair loss. This is the first Locks of Love donation drive that … [Read more...]
Army Nurse Program Grabs Top Spot
May 15, 2011 By Fonda R. Bock (USAREC) FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas, -- The U.S. Army Graduate Program in Anesthesia Nursing has been ranked the best program of its kind in the nation in the U.S. News & World Report's 2012 edition of America's Best Graduate Schools. Located at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas, the program rose to the top spot after coming in second in the … [Read more...]
Military Benefits
From pay to the GI Bill, from VA home loans to health care, your military service has earned you valuable military benefits. Whether you're on active duty, a veteran or retiree, we make using your military & Veteran benefits easy. Army Navy Air Force Marine Corps Coast Guard National Guard Army National Guard Benefits Reserve Benefits Reserve Pay Benefits Veterans … [Read more...]
Lake Martinez Recreation and Lodging
Lake Martinez Recreation and Lodging offers Marine servicemembers and their families a variety of fun and entertaining services while staying on vacation. The facility is also available for Active, National Guard, Retirees, DoD civilians, and Reservists. Lake Martinez is located at the Marine Corps Station in Yuma, Arizona and sits on 13 acres of recreational space. Services … [Read more...]