APRIL 22, 2019 - The Army is revising its centralized promotion board processes to deliver "the right person, at the right job, at the right time," according to Army G-1 officials. The Army will spend the next three to four years implementing an improved merit-based promotion system, said retired Sgt. Maj. Gerald Purcell, personnel policy integrator for NCO professional … [Read more...]
New Army App Provides Mobile Access to HR, Pay Records
FEBRUARY 13, 2019 - The Army has released a new human resources mobile application for the Integrated Personnel and Pay System - Army (IPPS-A) that allows Soldiers to access their personnel records using a mobile phone or tablet. IPPS-A is the Army's next generation human resources and pay system that revolutionizes the way the Army does business and brings the Total Force into … [Read more...]
Army Secretary Honors Top Recruiters
FEBRUARY 6, 2019 - Traveling about half the time of the year as a recruiter, Staff Sgt. Jon McCoy heavily relies on his wife to take care of their toddler and home. "The whole reason why I'm here is the support that my wife is able to provide," he said Monday afternoon before a ceremony at the Pentagon to honor some of the Army's best recruiters. Stationed at Joint Base … [Read more...]
Troops to Teachers – Helping Recently Transitioned Service Members
DECEMBER 19, 2018 - Have you considered teaching as your future career after the military? You are transitioning with skills, knowledge and experiences that are invaluable as a mentor, leader and teacher. Education systems across the nation are looking for qualified teachers. Service members and veterans bring a rich combination of skills, which are a natural fit for the … [Read more...]
How TAP Helps Transitioning Service Members Navigate the Intricacies of Higher Education
NOVEMBER 20, 2018 - Navigating the intricacies of higher education can be a challenge – and transitioning service members and veterans have many obstacles to traverse to achieve success – but there is help available. Melinda Manyx, curriculum program manager, Department of Defense (DoD), Transition to Veterans Program Office (TVPO), spoke to conference attendees at the 2018 … [Read more...]