By Elaine Sanchez American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Feb. 22, 2012 – The Defense Department is working to break down credentialing barriers for service members and veterans preparing to enter the civilian workforce, a DOD official said today. “The goal … is to help our veterans, and especially our transitioning veterans, … get employed,” Ed Kringer, director of state … [Read more...]
Portrait of ‘Old Glory’ Rose Over Iwo Jima 67 Years Ago Today
February 22, 2012 By Lance Cpl. Scott L. Tomaszycki, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C. - Five Marines and a Navy corpsman were etched into American history Feb. 23, 1945, when they raised the American flag over Mt. Suribachi on Iwo Jima. The prevailing hoist, captured by Associated Press photographer Joe Rosenthal, became one … [Read more...]
NBC Show Seeks Military ‘Unsung Heroes’
By Elaine Sanchez American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Feb. 21, 2012 – A new NBC show that rewards selfless people for their good deeds is seeking service members, veterans and their families to spotlight in some upcoming episodes. The show gives people an opportunity to pay a deserving hometown hero back “for always paying it forward,” an NBC news release said. “The … [Read more...]
Budget Request Backs Military Families
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...]