By Karen Parrish American Forces Press Service 12/28/2011 - WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- Defense Department officials released the "Annual Report on Sexual Harassment and Violence at the Military Service Academies" on Dec. 27, covering the academic year from June 1, 2010, to May 31, 2011. The report shows an increase in reports of sexual assault, with 65 reports of sexual assault … [Read more...]
Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over
By April Phillips, Naval Safety Center Public Affairs NORFOLK (NNS) -- A nationwide crackdown on impaired driving led by the Department of Transportation is timed to reduce the number of alcohol-related motor vehicle crashes during the holiday season. The campaign, known as "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over," will run through Jan. 2 and will involve thousands of law … [Read more...]
NASA Space Camp Scholarships Now Offered to Children of Military
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...]
Financial Bootcamp: 4 Tips on How to Improve Your Credit Worthiness
We know it's tough to navigate the complexities of money management, especially when it comes to developing, maintaining, and repairing your credit. Just Military Loans already helps to ensure your long-term financial success by providing loans for active duty military members. However, they'd like to go one step further and give you some valuable advice on improving your … [Read more...]
Hazing, Bullying ‘Intolerable’ in the Military
December 23, 2011 By Donna Miles, American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON (Dec. 23, 2011) -- Emphasizing that bullying and hazing undermine everything the military stands for, the top U.S. military officer said every member of the armed forces has a personal responsibility to uphold its "zero tolerance" standard and intervene to stop any occurrences. "We are currently … [Read more...]