By Lisa Daniel American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Aug. 17, 2012 – Financial planners often talk about “being smart” when it comes to your finances – where, when and how to save, spend, and invest your money and how to manage your credit. The ins and outs of getting and staying in good financial shape can feel like a full-time job. From buying a … [Read more...]
Hotel Tax Exemptions Could help AF Save Millions of Dollars
Staff Sgt. Clinton Atkins Air Education and Training Command Public Affairs 8/17/2012 - JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) -- During a time of increasing Department of Defense budget constraints, the Air Force continuously looks for innovative solutions that save money and positively impacts the mission. Air Education and Training Command's Financial Management … [Read more...]
Employers Seek Matchless Military Skills During Career Expo
8/16/2012 By Lance Cpl. Trevon S. Peracca , Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- More than 30 employers and schools attended the CivilianJobs.com Career Expo seeking the unique skill-sets service members have to offer at Camp Pendleton’s Pacific Views Event Center, Aug. 15. The career expo hosted vendors that visit military … [Read more...]
West Point’s Class of 2016 Completes Basic Training
August 16, 2012 By Mike Strasser, U.S. Military Academy Public Affairs Six weeks ago they were complete strangers. Cadet Basic Training forged them into cadets and trained them as Soldiers. The Class of 2016 returned to West Point Monday, sharing a 12-mile trek from Camp Buckner with cadre, staff, faculty and alumni. The March Back was the final hurdle new cadets endured … [Read more...]
Combat Training Supports 21st Century Strategy
Charles Ramey Air Force Public Affairs 8/14/2012 - NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. (AFNS) -- As the nation winds down from a decade of combat operations in Afghanistan and Iraq, the Department of Defense is shifting its focus to the future and recently introduced new strategic guidance describing the projected security environment and key military missions for which the department … [Read more...]