The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, despite the name, is not in fact a government agency but the wealthiest lobbying entity in the nation, representing the interests of business before Congress. Currently, the chamber is undertaking an initiative to spur the hiring of veterans, sponsoring an ambitious nationwide series of job fairs called Hire Our Heroes. Launched in March 2011, … [Read more...]
Let myPers Help You Manage Your Civilian Career
by Debbie Gildea Air Force Personnel Center Public Affairs 9/5/2012 - JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) -- Whether you are a civilian employee, hoping to become one or planning to hire one, the myPers website has information to help you find opportunities and manage your career, said Pat Stokes, Air Force Personnel Center marketing specialist. "The Air Force is a … [Read more...]
Obama Orders Better Improvements In Military Mental Health Care
American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Aug. 31, 2012 – President Barack Obama today signed an executive order that provides increased access to mental health services for service members, military families and veterans. The order, signed as Obama left Washington for a visit to Fort Bliss, Texas, directs the Defense Department, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and … [Read more...]
‘Joining Forces’ Initiative Exceeds Hiring Goals for Vets, Spouses
By Lisa Daniel American Forces Press Service 8/22/2012 - WASHINGTON (AFPS) -- The White House initiative to hire veterans and military spouses has surpassed its goals, having led to the hiring or training of more than 125,000 veterans and spouses in the past year, First Lady Michelle Obama announced today. Speaking to sailors and their families at Naval Station Mayport in … [Read more...]
‘Hero 2 Hired’ Mobile Job Store Makes Way to Camp Pendleton
8/15/2012 By Camp Pendleton Public Affairs Office , Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif - The Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs’ Hero 2 Hired Mobile Job Store will visit Camp Pendleton on Aug. 22 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. in the parking lot behind the Stars and Strikes Bowling Alley located on … [Read more...]