U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs WASHINGTON,- Within two weeks of being announced, the Veterans Retraining Assistance Program for eligible unemployed veterans has received more than 12,000 online applications, according to the Department of Veterans Affairs. “VA is committed to supporting veterans as they seek employment. This initiative will help provide education … [Read more...]
Army Learning Model Scheduled to Begin FY 2015
FORT EUSTIS, Va. -- Army seniors gathered at Fort Eustis, Va., June 5-6 for the Basic Officer Leaders Course Conference hosted by Training and Doctrine Command's Initial Military Training to exchange information and discuss how the Army Learning Model can assist with the ongoing development of instruction programs. The U.S. Army Learning Concept for 2015, also known as … [Read more...]
Top 5 Tips For Troubleshooting Your Car
Top 5 Tips For Troubleshooting Your Car Courtesy of USAA You don't have to be a mechanic to know when something's not working right, but narrowing down the problem helps when it's time for a fix. 1. Your Engine Won't Start When you turn the key, do you hear a click, a whirr or … nothing at all? It's probably one of three things: Keep These in … [Read more...]
Education is Not An Option, it’s a Requirement
June 10, 2012 By Captain Jose Rivera Jr., Cleveland Battalion Many centers of influence still associate serving in the Army as a direct trade-off for a college education, so overcoming the misconception that the Army is not a viable option for college bound high school students is essential. With a message that the Army creates opportunity for college education and the … [Read more...]
Promotion is in Your Hands
By Debbie Gildea Air Force Personnel, Services and Manpower Public Affairs JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas --The enlisted promotion system is based on several weighted factors, most of which are within the member's control. Those factors include: time-in-service, time-in-grade, decorations, enlisted performance report ratings, the promotion fitness exam score and the … [Read more...]