July 7, 2011 By Brian Gebhart WASHINGTON (Army News Service) -- The Army released its Modernization Plan 2012 last week, 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 … [Read more...]
Obama Administration Offers Additional Mortgage Relief to Unemployed Homeowners
Adjustments to FHA and MHA requirements to allow 12-month Forbearances (Washington, DC)- Today, the Obama Administration announced adjustments to Federal Housing Administration (FHA) requirements that will require servicers to extend the forbearance period for unemployed homeowners to 12 months. The Administration also intends to require servicers participating in the … [Read more...]
PREP Program; Enhancing Couples Communication
7/1/2011 By Cpl. Salvador R. Moreno , I MEF MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- A service member returns from deployment to his spouse. He’s back to his daily routine and in high spirits. Then a few months go by and he realizes there is trouble in his relationship. No matter what he says or does it just seems to make matters worse. What does he do? The … [Read more...]
Air Force Officials Launch FSS Gift Card Program
By Gary Lott Air Force Services Agency strategic marketing 7/5/2011 - SAN ANTONIO (AFNS) -- Air Force Services Agency officials here said the joy of giving is a little easier after the launch of an Air Force-wide gift card program. Installations worldwide now provide Force Support Squadron gift cards available for use throughout all FSS activities. Officials said the cards … [Read more...]
IMET
The International Military Education and Training (IMET) program is a low cost, key funding component of U.S. security assistance that provides training on a grant basis to students from allied and friendly nations. Managed by DSCA, the IMET program is an investment in ideas and people which has an overall positive impact on the numerous students trained under the program. … [Read more...]