July 13, 2011 By Brian Gebhart WASHINGTON -- The Active Guard Reserve allows active-duty Soldiers to transfer to locations closer to home. "Soldiers who serve on the AGR program are full-time support to both U.S. Army Reserve units as well as to outside agencies that deal with the Army Reserve," said Mark Russo, chief of the Army’s Force Alignment Division. "They are on … [Read more...]
White House Launches SAVE Award Competition
By Cheryl Pellerin American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, July 14, 2011 – The White House's third annual SAVE Award competition launched today as part of the Obama administration's ongoing effort to modernize government. Through the Saving Americans Value and Efficiency award program, federal employees have submitted more than 56,000 cost-cutting ideas over the past two … [Read more...]
On Vacation with TRICARE: Urgent or Emergency Care?
By Sharon Foster TRICARE Management Activity 7/13/2011 - FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AFNS) -- Even the best-planned vacations can be disrupted with injury or sickness. While TRICARE follows beneficiaries when they travel, understanding when something constitutes an emergency room or urgent care visit can help the beneficiary save money and time, officials said. TRICARE defines an … [Read more...]
Officials Announce NCO Retraining Program Dates
By Jon Hanson Air Force Personnel, Services and Manpower Public Affairs 7/13/2011 - RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas (AFNS) -- Approximately 900 Airmen will have the opportunity to retrain beginning July 13 as part of the fiscal-2012 NCO Retraining Program. The NCORP program consists of two phases designed to sustain the enlisted force by moving second-term and career Airmen … [Read more...]
Troy University Ranks in Top 15 for Military Education
July 12, 2011 TROY - Troy University ranks in the top 15 universities and colleges nationwide for military members using Tuition Assistance, according to Military Times, a leading independent military news organization. According to the Department of Defense, TROY was listed at 13 for all military branches, and 8 for Army and Army National Guard members taking voluntary … [Read more...]