Commentary by Capt. Omar Villarreal 8th Fighter Wing Public Affairs 8/15/2011 - KUNSAN AIR BASE, South Korea -- With the current military tempo, it would seem safe to say that by joining the military, new Airmen will be able to see the world. I have known many people who have joined to get away, to see new places, to expand their understandings and to gain independence. I … [Read more...]
Spouses Can Honor Employers With Award
By Elaine Sanchez American Forces Press Service 8/17/2011 - WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- Civilian spouses of Reserve and National Guard members often must rely on the flexibility and support of their employers, particularly during deployments. While most employers will grant a time-off request and, in some cases, a shift change for their spouse employees, others go above and beyond … [Read more...]
No Changes to Military Retirement Anytime Soon
By Jim Garamone American Forces Press Service 8/16/2011 - WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- The military retirement isn't going to change any time soon, Defense Department officials said. "There's no immediate plan to affect retirement," Navy Adm. Mike Mullen told service members at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, July 31. The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said any changes to … [Read more...]
Hometown Recruiter Assistance Program (HRAP)
The Hometown Recruiter Assistance Program (HRAP) allows enlisted Soldiers who have recently completed Advanced Individual Training (AIT), One Station Unit Training (OSUT) or Army Civilian Acquired Skills Training (ACASP) to return to their hometowns to assist the local recruiters by sharing their Army training experiences with family, friends, high school classmates, Future … [Read more...]
United States Military Locations
While a large portion of the United States military is located in the U.S. and it's transients, there are also many troops located around the world. In this map you can see where the majority of men and women serving the country are located. There are several combat zones noted as well as the many ongoing peace keeping missions. Click here to download the pdf version of this … [Read more...]