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...]
DOD Program to Screen for Prescription Drugs
By Karen Parrish American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Feb. 1, 2012 – The Defense Department’s drug-testing program is expanding to add screening for two additional prescription medications to the range of legal and illegal drugs it currently detects. Joe Angello, the department’s director of operational readiness and safety, told Pentagon Channel and American Forces … [Read more...]
Voluntary Sea Duty Program Provides Sailors New Opportunities
From Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs WASHINGTON (NNS) -- According to NAVADMIN 043/12, released Jan. 31, the Navy is asking Sailors to volunteer for sea duty under a new initiative called the Voluntary Sea Duty Program (VSDP). Volunteering to return to sea duty under this program offers two key benefits. "The Voluntary Sea Duty Program's goal is to improve manning … [Read more...]
Reminder: Requirements for Involuntary Separation Pay Eligibility
January 28, 2012 By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class (AW) LaTunya Howard With the release of NAVADMIN 036/12 Jan. 27, Sailors are reminded of eligibility requirements for Involuntary Separation Pay (ISP). ISP has Navy Reserve requirements and obligations. Career counselors and command leadership can assist Sailors on applying for affiliation in conjunction with … [Read more...]