If a Marine gets injured in combat, the response by those he serves with is immediate. If a Marine has problems handling operational stress, they are there for him just as quickly. To help Marines identify the stages of operational stress, the Operational Stress Control and Readiness program (OSCAR), is taught to all infantry battalions across the Marine Corps. Keeping with a … [Read more...]
Air Force Marathon Registration Deadline Approaching Soon
3/15/2012 - Wright-Patterson AF Base, Ohio -- If you're planning on running in the Air Force Marathon this September, time is running out to register. Not only does the price increase on April 2, there is a good chance the event will also be sold out by then. "We traditionally experience a huge surge in registrations prior to a price increase," said Molly Louden, Marathon … [Read more...]
Army Works to Improve Women’s Health
March 16, 2012 By Elizabeth M. Collins, Soldiers Magazine FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. -- With six new occupational specialties and more than 13,000 new positions opening to women -- positions that will be co-located with direct combat units, as well as battalion-level positions with combat units -- more women than ever before will be serving along the front lines, often in … [Read more...]
Stop Loss Special Pay Extended
Cindy Dewey ARPC Public Affairs 3/15/2012 - BUCKLEY AFB, Colo. (AFNS) -- Eligible Airmen, veterans and their beneficiaries now have until midnight Oct. 21 to apply for retroactive stop loss special pay following an extension in the continuing resolution authorized by Public Law 112-74. The new Oct. 21, 2012 deadline extends the original cutoff for applications and allows … [Read more...]
Army Enforces Standards, Retains Quality Soldiers During Drawdown
March 14, 2012 By Jennifer Mattson, NCO Journal FORT BLISS, Texas - During the next five years, the Army plans to reduce the active-duty force from 570,000 to 490,000 by taking a look at who should stay and who should go. Soldiers who wish to remain in the Army will need to be committed and flexible. One in 10 Soldiers currently serving will be affected by the … [Read more...]