December 28, 2012 By David Vergun WASHINGTON (Army News Service, Dec. 28, 2012) -- Army Emergency Relief scholarships for the academic year 2013-2014 will be available starting, Jan. 2, for spouses and children of Soldiers, retired Soldiers and reserve-component Soldiers on Title 10 orders. The application deadline is May 1. The Maj. Gen. James Ursano Scholarships are for … [Read more...]
National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month
By Amaani Lyle American Forces Press Service 1/2/2013 - WAWSHINGTON (AFNS) -- To spark awareness and vigilance against a growing global human rights crisis, President Barack Obama has proclaimed January as National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Linda Dixon, the Defense Department's program manager for combating trafficking in persons, told the Pentagon … [Read more...]
Fourth Annual Warrior Games Announced For May
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (Dec. 28, 2012) -- The 2013 Warrior Games are slated for May 11-17, Colorado Springs, Colo. More than 200 wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans are expected to participate in 2013 games. The competition will feature the following teams from the United States - Army, Marine Corps, Navy/Coast Guard, Air Force, and Special Operations - along with … [Read more...]
AF Releases Selective Reenlistment Bonus List
By Debbie Gildea Air Force Personnel Center Public Affairs 12/28/2012 - JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) -- Three Air Force specialty codes have been added to the selective reenlistment bonus list, and two have seen an increase in bonus amounts, Air Force Personnel Center officials said. In addition, one career field has been removed from the SRB list and one will … [Read more...]
Army’s Strategic Vision Plan Unveiled
December 26, 2012 By David Vergun WASHINGTON (Army News Service, Dec. 26, 2012) -- This month the latest Army Capstone Concept was rolled out. The previous ACC was published in 2009. The ACC is a broad roadmap for how the Army will conduct future planning, organization and operations globally in support of the president's national security objectives. "ACC is an important … [Read more...]