December 28, 2012 By David Vergun WASHINGTON (Army News Service, Dec. 28, 2012) -- Army Emergency Relief scholarships for the academic year 2013-2014 will be available starting, Jan. 2, for spouses and children of Soldiers, retired Soldiers and reserve-component Soldiers on Title 10 orders. The application deadline is May 1. The Maj. Gen. James Ursano Scholarships are for … [Read more...]
National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month
By Amaani Lyle American Forces Press Service 1/2/2013 - WAWSHINGTON (AFNS) -- To spark awareness and vigilance against a growing global human rights crisis, President Barack Obama has proclaimed January as National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Linda Dixon, the Defense Department's program manager for combating trafficking in persons, told the Pentagon … [Read more...]
Fourth Annual Warrior Games Announced For May
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (Dec. 28, 2012) -- The 2013 Warrior Games are slated for May 11-17, Colorado Springs, Colo. More than 200 wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans are expected to participate in 2013 games. The competition will feature the following teams from the United States - Army, Marine Corps, Navy/Coast Guard, Air Force, and Special Operations - along with … [Read more...]
Army Audit Agency wins ‘Best Place to Work’
December 21, 2012 By David Vergun WASHINGTON (Army News Service, Dec. 16, 2012) -- The Army Audit Agency, located at Fort Belvoir, Va., took first place in the federal government's 2012 small subcomponent category for the best places to work. In both 2010 and 2011, the agency came in second place. The agency's satisfaction score was 85.7 out of a possible 100 points, an … [Read more...]
2012 BAH Wisconsin
Wisconsin (FY2012) Find your Location and the corresponding Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) in the pay tables below. All pay is listed in terms of dollars per month. Enlisted Personnel (Without Dependents) Location E-1 E-2 E-3 E-4 E-5 E-6 E-7 E-8 E-9 MADISON … [Read more...]