July 28, 2011 By Chief Mass Communication Specialist (SW) Maria Yager, Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs MILLINGTON, Tenn. (NNS) -- The Navy announced July 27 it is seeking applications from highly qualified Sailors in pay grades E-6 through E-9 for the Fiscal Year 2013 Active Limited Duty Officer (LDO) and Chief Warrant Officer (CWO) programs. "Limited duty officers and … [Read more...]
U.S Army Needs Applications Filled for Substance Abuse Councelors ASAP
July 28, 2011 By C. Todd Lopez WASHINGTON -- The Army needs 130 substance-abuse counselor positions filled as soon as possible -- or at least by Oct. 1. The Army Substance Abuse Program is short on providers who can help restore to duty those substance-impaired Soldiers who have the potential for continued military service. The Army needs about 10 additional providers each … [Read more...]
VA Launches New Prevention Initiative to Serve 22,000 Veteran Families at Risk of Homelessness
July 25, 2011 WASHINGTON -- Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki announced today the award of nearly $60 million in homeless prevention grants that will serve approximately 22,000 homeless and at-risk Veteran families as part of the new Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program. This initial $60 million award will serve Veteran families at 85 … [Read more...]
Future Force: Army Research Lab Equips Warfighters
July 22, 2011 By Sarah Maxwell, RDECOM ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md., July 26, 2011 -- The U.S. Army is a well-trained, well-equipped fighting force. And behind every weapon, a piece of armor and training that prepares and protects Soldiers in battle are teams of scientists and engineers who are solving complex problems and driving future capabilities. As part of the U.S. … [Read more...]
NMCRS
The mission of the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society's (NMCRS) education programs is to help eligible Navy and Marine Corps service members and families pursue their academic goals by providing a source of education financing. Scholarships and no-interest loans are available ranging from $500 to $2,500 per year. The Gold Star Program provides academic grants for the following: … [Read more...]