February 10, 2012 By U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Terrance D. Rhodes RC-East PAO BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan - Someone once said Egypt was a place flowing with milk and honey, but for the local Afghan people the El Salam Egyptian Field Hospital gives so much more. The El Salam Egyptian Field Hospital is a part of the coalition forces that helps and provide medical care for the … [Read more...]
VA Rolls Out FY 2013 Budget Request
February 10, 2012 Office of the White House Press Secretary Department Continues Transformation to Meet Veterans' Needs What: Press conference on the Department of Veterans Affairs budget request for fiscal year 2013 Who: Secretary of Veterans Affairs Erik K. Shinseki Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs W. Scott Gould Chief of Staff John R. Gingrich Chief … [Read more...]
Contracting Remains Growth Area for Army
By Jim Garamone American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Feb. 8, 2012 – While the U.S. military will shrink in the coming years, the contracting career field will buck the trend and grow, officials at the U.S. Army Acquisition Support Center said. The field is open to officers and enlisted soldiers, and the total Army population in the military occupational specialty will … [Read more...]
Stripes to Bars: Tips on Getting Commissioned
AVIANO AIR BASE, Italy (AFNS) -- Airmen looking to trade in their stripes for a set of bars can take advantage of five different commissioning programs offered by the Air Force. According to Melanie Mendez, 31st Force Support Squadron education and training specialist, enlisted Airmen have an advantage when applying for commissioning programs. Being enlisted puts Airmen a … [Read more...]
2012 BAH Florida
Florida (FY2012) Find your Location and the corresponding Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) in the pay tables below. All pay is listed in terms of dollars per month. Enlisted Personnel (Without Dependents) Location E-1 E-2 E-3 E-4 E-5 E-6 E-7 E-8 E-9 EGLIN AFB … [Read more...]