September 28, 2012 White Phosphor technology has made a big splash in the night vision world recently, but is it really all that better than traditional green image night vision? The typical green view has been around since WWII. Its the current standard for everyone from the military to bird watchers, although, we could be seeing the dawn of a new era in night vision … [Read more...]
Disney Resort Hotels Offering U.S. Military Discount
U.S. Military Discount The Downtown Disney® Resort Area Hotels a consortium of seven hotels in the Walt Disney World® Resort, are celebrating America's military with up to a 20% room rate discount at all of its member hotels. Both active and retired U.S. military personnel, including United States Coast Guard and activated members of the National Guard or … [Read more...]
Marine Corps Changes Their Deployment Training
September 28, 2012 Since 2001, the Combat Center has provided comprehensive and collaborative training for combat operations in the Middle East. Training exercises have evolved from the Combined Arms Exercise to what is known today as Enhanced Mojave Viper. As the demands of war have evolved, so has training. The Corps is taking a new step in training evolutions and … [Read more...]
2012 BAH South Carolina
South Carolina (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 … [Read more...]
Online Toolkit Aims to Support Mental Health Providers Serving Veterans in the Community
September 27, 2012 White House Office WASHINGTON – The Department of Veterans Affairs has developed a new online Community Provider Toolkit (www.mentalhealth.va.gov/communityproviders) aimed at delivering support, therapeutic tools, and resources to community providers treating Veterans for mental health concerns. “Many Veterans seek mental health care at VA, yet … [Read more...]