July 15, 2011 From Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs Office MILLINGTON, Tenn (NNS) -- In order to improve the overall health of Sailors and enhance the administration and execution of the Physical Readiness Program, Navy announced the revision of OPNAVINST 6110.1J in NAVADMIN 203/11, July 12. The revised instruction will strengthen program compliance, improve physical … [Read more...]
STAP
The Spouse Tuition Assistance Program (STAP) is designed to provide fractional tuition assistance to spouses of active duty officers or airmen who will accompany them overseas and will be attending college. The primary reason for this program is completion of degree to allow future job opportunities for marine and navy spouse employment. The funds that provide assistance … [Read more...]
Bodybuilding.com Announces 2011 Military Challenge
We are proud to announce that our annual Military Challenge is here again! This challenge is for all U.S. Military and their spouses (it's completely free to participate), and is a great way to encourage the true fighting spirit and strength of the military Boise, ID -- July 15, 2011 -- Bodybuilding.com, the Internet's most-visited bodybuilding and fitness site and largest … [Read more...]
Guard, Reserve Opportunities for Active-Duty Soldiers
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...]