American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Feb. 15, 2012 – From education and employment to program cuts and reductions, President Barack Obama’s fiscal 2013 budget proposal has been dominating the headlines. With so much information to process, I figured I’d share the provisions that directly affect troops and their families. According to an Office of Management and Budget … [Read more...]
Joint Women’s Leadership Symposium Held March 5-6
by Senior Airman Christina Brownlow Air Force Public Affairs Agency 2/10/2012 - WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- Women from all branches of the armed forces will have the opportunity to learn leadership skills and network at the Joint Women's Leadership Symposium here March 5-6. The symposium, themed "United in Service -- Our Global Impact," will offer women the opportunity to focus on … [Read more...]
Supporting U.S. Student Veterans With a Scholarship
Google has a new addition to their scholarship family called the Google Student Veterans of America (SVA) Scholarship. In partnering with the non-profit Student Vererans of America (SVA) Google will help provide veterans with all the resources, support, and advocacy they need to succeed. The scholarship is available for the 2012-2013 academic year for student veterans who are … [Read more...]
President and First Lady Host Dinner Honoring Troops
On Wednesday, February 29, 2012, President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama will host a dinner at the White House to honor our Armed Forces who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation New Dawn and to honor their families. This dinner --- an expression of the nation's gratitude for the achievements and enormous sacrifices of the brave Americans who served in the … [Read more...]
Military Kids Can Apply for Scholarships
By Elaine Sanchez American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Feb. 2, 2012 – The deadline is swiftly approaching for the Fisher House Foundation’s 2012 Scholarships for Military Children Program, conducted at military commissaries worldwide. Applications must be completed and delivered – not postmarked, but delivered – to a commissary by close of business Feb. 24, according to … [Read more...]