By Donna Miles American Forces Press Service 10/7/2011 - WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- With the fall semester busily under way at colleges and universities across the United States, some of the most prestigious among them are charting a new course with the return of ROTC programs to their campuses. ROTCs are making a comeback at Ivy League schools after being banned from many of them … [Read more...]
October 7th Marked 10th Anniversary of War In Afghanistan
By Donna Miles American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Oct. 7, 2011 – President Barack Obama marked the 10th anniversary of the war in Afghanistan today by honoring those who have served there and noting their efforts toward bringing the war to a responsible end from a position of strength. Operation Enduring Freedom, launched in response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks, … [Read more...]
Postal Date Deadlines for Holiday Mail for 2011
The United States Postal Service and Military Postal Service Agency have released 2011 deadlines to ensure that packages arrive to Military and State Department post offices overseas by Dec. 25, 2011. 2011 Mailing Schedule is as follows: Nov. 12 for parcel post mail Nov. 26 for space-available mail; Dec. 3 for parcel airlift mail; Dec. 10 for priority mail and first-class … [Read more...]
Commissary E-Card Rolls Out Savings Come Fall
If you live on or near a Commissary, then you will be happy to hear that DeCA has announced that the Commissary will be rolling out an e-coupon card program soon! E-Coupons are coupons that are loaded directly to your store savings / loyalty / rewards card. You will be able to upload coupons to your card from the Commissary website. To find other stores that will be … [Read more...]
Army’s Modernization Plan for 2012 In Action
The Army is releasing its Modernization Plan for 2012, an in-depth explanation of how next year's budget request aims to move the Army toward achieving its objectives to equip the force in the 21st century. The goal of the Strategy to Equip the Army in the 21st century is to develop and provide an affordable and versatile mix of the best equipment available to Soldiers and … [Read more...]