By Calun Reece, Fort Riley Public Affairs FORT RILEY, Kan. (Sept. 18, 2012) -- "Today, we dedicate our newest and most modern school in honor of a patriot." The dedication of the new Seitz Elementary School took place Sept. 14, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in front of the new building as a tribute to retired Lt. Gen. Richard Seitz, from Junction City. Seitz was chosen for … [Read more...]
U.S. Military Academy seeks to enhance science, technology ties
September 17, 2012 By David McNally, RDECOM The U.S. Military Academy educates and trains future Army leaders. The school produces 19 percent of the Army's officers each year, but officials said they account for 75 percent of those with STEM degrees -- Science, Technology Engineering and Mathematics. The school partners with the U.S. Army Research, Development and … [Read more...]
ACSC Launches New Distance Learning Program
September 11, 2012 The Air Command and Staff College is launching a new version of the non-master's "correspondence" program during the last week of September. This comprehensive distance learning transformation is designed to enhance critical thinking skills and improve the educational value of professional military education for mid-grade officers and civilians, officials … [Read more...]
Army Begins Final Phase of Childcare Fee Changes
September 5, 2012 By Evan Dyson, U.S. Army Installation Management Command SAN ANTONIO (Sept. 5, 2012) -- To coincide with a Department of Defense policy to standardize the cost of childcare across the Services, the Army will institute new fees for Child and Youth Programs beginning Oct. 1. The change affects users of Child Development Centers, School Age Care, Family Child … [Read more...]
Let myPers Help You Manage Your Civilian Career
by Debbie Gildea Air Force Personnel Center Public Affairs 9/5/2012 - JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) -- Whether you are a civilian employee, hoping to become one or planning to hire one, the myPers website has information to help you find opportunities and manage your career, said Pat Stokes, Air Force Personnel Center marketing specialist. "The Air Force is a … [Read more...]