By Jim Garamone American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Dec. 14, 2011 – When the last U.S. troops in Iraq case their colors and move to Kuwait, they can leave with their heads held high, secure in the knowledge they did what was right for America and peace in the region, President Barack Obama told service members at Fort Bragg, N.C., today. Obama noted the end of the war … [Read more...]
Air Force Lifts Hiring Freeze Dec.15
by Debbie Gildea Air Force Personnel 12/13/2011 - (AFNS) -- The hiring freeze implemented in August will be fully lifted Dec. 15, Air Force Personnel Center officials announced. The freeze, preceded by hiring controls, was one of several measures implemented in 2011 to bring manning down to mandated 2010 levels. In addition, voluntary separation incentives were recently … [Read more...]
Highest Percentage of Veterans Hired by the Federal Government in Over 20 Years
December 13, 2011 White House Office of Communications Washington, DC – The President’s Council on Veterans Employment, which is made up of 24 cabinet level and other independent agencies, met to discuss the progress made in implementing Executive Order 13518, Employment of Veterans in the Federal Government. Discussion included Fiscal Year (FY) 2011 preliminary data … [Read more...]
First Lady Helps Deliver ‘Toys for Tots’
Friday, December 16th, 2:00 PM ET – Mrs. Obama will visit Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling where she will deliver toys and gifts donated by Executive Office staff to the Marine Corps' Toys for Tots Campaign. She will also visit with Toys for Tots volunteers and other personnel. This visit will be open press, but space is limited. Members of the media who wish to cover this event … [Read more...]
Correction Officers
Correctional officers are responsible for overseeing individuals who have been arrested and are awaiting trial or who have been convicted of a crime and sentenced to serve time in a jail, reformatory, or penitentiary. Military experience is often seen as a plus for corrections employment, and will often suffice in place of college credits. Correctional officers maintain … [Read more...]