By Cicely McCray Joint Base Charleston School Liaison Officer 12/28/2011 - JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. -- NASA Space Camp is a place of learning where children come together for a journey they will never forget. For many, it is a life-changing event - helping them make decisions about their educational and vocational careers. This extraordinary adventure teaches our youth … [Read more...]
DOD Extends Schools’ Signing Deadline for Tuition Assistance
By Karen Parrish American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Dec. 15, 2011 – The Defense Department today announced a 90-day deadline extension for schools seeking to participate in the department’s tuition assistance program. The department has instituted a memorandum of understanding participating schools must sign to qualify to receive funding for courses service members … [Read more...]
Highest Percentage of Veterans Hired by the Federal Government in Over 20 Years
December 13, 2011 White House Office of Communications Washington, DC – The President’s Council on Veterans Employment, which is made up of 24 cabinet level and other independent agencies, met to discuss the progress made in implementing Executive Order 13518, Employment of Veterans in the Federal Government. Discussion included Fiscal Year (FY) 2011 preliminary data … [Read more...]
New Online Tools for Veteran Job-Seekers
December 7, 2011 White House Office of Communications WASHINGTON - Veterans now have on-demand access and can download official data about their military training and experience, such as secure access to military records and skill "translators", which can be used to help them find jobs and continue their careers. Their service data can be uploaded to job search and … [Read more...]
Women Veterans and Their Contributions to the Military
WASHINGTON – The Department of Veterans Affairs has released a series of videos in which women Veterans describe their experiences serving in the military, ranging from their significant contributions to national safety and security to the challenges they faced during their service and after returning to civilian life. “These videos show the important contributions women have … [Read more...]