March 31, 2012 Air Force civilian hires will soon have access to a new virtual tool that provides more efficient and timely processing for job placement. The USA Staffing Onboarding Manager tool will help reduce the average amount of time it takes to inprocess new civilians before they enter on duty. The tool is part of continuing efforts to move the service closer to an … [Read more...]
Service Members Must Be Prepared For Transition
By Jim Garamone American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, – This is a time of transition for the U.S. military and part of that change requires service members to immerse themselves in the study of their profession, said Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Dempsey took time during his recent travels to Colombia and Brazil to talk to … [Read more...]
Army Profession Completes It’s First Campaign Report
April 2, 2012 By Center for the Army Profession Public Affairs The Center for the Army Profession and Ethic, known as CAPE, at West Point, N.Y., released the Army Profession campaign's first report, today, which provides findings and recommendations following a year of assessing and reviewing the Army profession. The review, led by U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, … [Read more...]
Air Force Confirms First Female Four-Star General in AF History
3/28/2012 - WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- The Senate confirmed Air Force Lt. Gen. Janet Wolfenbarger for promotion March 26, making her the first female four-star general in Air Force history. Wolfenbarger currently serves as the military deputy in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition here and she is one of four female lieutenant generals in the Air … [Read more...]
H&R Block Offering Free 2012 Tax Filing Service for Military Members
On January 14, 2012, Military OneSource Tax Program will launch the H&R Block at Home® free electronic filling tax service. File your Federal and State taxes online for free! The IRS will begin processing efile returns on January 17, 2012. If you complete your returns with the H&R Block at Home® service offered through Military OneSource prior to the 17th of January, your … [Read more...]