By Elaine Sanchez American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Sept. 6, 2011 – A new Defense Department school policy underscores the importance of student attendance, while also considering military families" unique needs, the acting director of the Department of Defense Education Activity said. The policy, which went into effect Sept. 1, requires students attending DOD schools … [Read more...]
Could 10th Anniversary of 9/11 be Potential for Terrorist Attack?
By Karen Parrish American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Sept. 5, 2011 – Defense Department officials are "keenly aware" that terrorist attacks are possible as the 10th anniversary of 9/11 approaches, a department spokesman told Pentagon reporters today. Marine Corps Col. Dave Lapan also told reporters that DOD’s threat assessment is in line with that of the Department of … [Read more...]
New Online Engagement Feature Invites Public To Petition The White House
September 1, 2011 Office of the White House Secretary Today, the White House announced We the People, a new online engagement feature. On this innovative WhiteHouse.gov platform, individuals will be able to create and sign petitions seeking action from the federal government on a range of issues. If a petition gathers enough signatures, White House staff will review it, … [Read more...]
Unity and Remembrance as 10th Anniversary of 9/11 Approaches
By Cheryl Pellerin American Forces Press Service 8/31/2011 - WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- President Barack Obama called on the American people Aug. 29 to come together in the spirit of service and remembrance as the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks approaches. "In just two weeks, we'll come together as a nation to mark the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks," the … [Read more...]
Pay Allowance Continuation (PAC)
The PAC Program is special pay for Soldiers during a portion of their rehabilitation time from wounds, injuries, and illnesses that have incurred in a combat operation or combat zone for up to one year. Some special pays received in the combat zone cease when hospitalized and/or placed on PCS reassignment. The purpose of the PAC program allows Soldiers to get used to the … [Read more...]