December 2012 By Ms. Cynthia RiversWomack (USAREC) First Sgt. Jonathan Jackson has been with Army Recruiting Command since 2001, cutting his recruiting teeth in the Houston Battalion as a recruiter and then recruiting station commander. In 2004, on his way back to serving in his primary military occupational specialty (MOS), Jackson received a fax that stated he was … [Read more...]
Transcom Addresses Concerns of Afghanistan Redeployment Challenges
By Donna Miles American Forces Press Service SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill., Nov. 29, 2012 – After redeploying 33,000 surge forces and their equipment from Afghanistan nine days ahead of the presidentially mandated deadline, U.S. Transportation Command is assessing the lessons learned to improve its processes for ongoing drawdown operations. Air Force Col. Rob Brisson, … [Read more...]
Afghanistan Troop Levels Remain Undecided for Post-2014
By Army Sgt. 1st Class Tyrone C. Marshall Jr. American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Nov. 26, 2012 – There has yet to be a recommendation sent from Secretary Panetta on how many U.S troops should remain in Afghanistan after 2014. “It’s entirely premature to speculate on troop numbers in Afghanistan between now and the end of 2014 or beyond,” he … [Read more...]
Services Release Recruiting Numbers for Fiscal 2012
American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Nov. 19, 2012 – All four active-duty services and five of the six reserve components met or exceeded their recruiting goals for fiscal 2012, officials announced today. The Army Reserve shortfall was the result of precision recruiting, which was implemented in an effort to rebalance the force. All four active services met or … [Read more...]
Cadet Command surpasses recruiting mission
Cadet Command has hit its stride. The organization responsible for producing most of the Army's officer corps commissioned 5,880 second lieutenants in Fiscal Year 2012, the second straight year for mission success, according to final totals released this week. The Army-mandated goal was 5,350. In surpassing the mark in 2011 and 2012, Cadet Command has reversed a several-years … [Read more...]