3/26/2012 - WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- The Air Force recently decided to transition existing Controlled Spend Account travel cards to an enhanced Government Travel Card by the end of fiscal 2012. "The CSA, a pilot travel card program, provided some enhancements for travelers, but also brought about significant challenges for our most frequent travelers and those with unique mission … [Read more...]
Hero 2 Hired Website Aims to Transform Heroes to Hired Civilians
March 22, 2012 By C. Todd Lopez WASHINGTON -- A new website championed by the Army is aimed squarely at Soldiers ready to leave the service, to help them find jobs that best match their knowledge, skills, abilities and interests. The website, www.h2h.jobs, for "Hero 2 Hired", or H2H, is part of a larger, ongoing Army effort to make easier for Soldiers the transition from … [Read more...]
A Pinch of SALT Could Save a Life
March 26, 2012 By Nathan Pfau, Army Flier Staff Writer The Fort Rucker Army Substance Abuse Program is looking to help save lives through education and technology as it hosts the Save A Life Tour during Alcohol Awareness Month at the Post Theater April 16-18. The Save A Life Tour, or SALT, is a nationwide tour that goes through different installations and schools to educate … [Read more...]
LINKS Teaches Spouses about the Marine Corps Ways
3/21/2012 By Lance Cpl. Cory D. Polom MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C.- Military life can be difficult to adjust to even for service members themselves. Fortunately, the Marine Corps provides a service to inform Marines and their families about some of the key knowledge areas for a successful career. Lifestyles, Insight, Networking, Knowledge and Skills, … [Read more...]
Brain Injuries Won’t End with Afghan Drawdown
March 21, 2012 By C. Todd Lopez WASHINGTON -- Even with the eventual drawdown in Afghanistan, traumatic brain injury will continue to be a problem for the Army. "Traumatic brain injury, or TBI, is not just an event unique to deployment," said Col. Nikki L. Butler, director of the Army Rehabilitation and Reintegration division, part of Army Medical Specialist Corps. "These … [Read more...]