By Karen Parrish American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- The Defense Department's new, 10-year strategy will ensure the U.S. remains the world's strongest military power, DOD leaders emphasized in weekend interviews. In an interview with Bob Schieffer that aired Jan. 8 on the CBS news program "Face the Nation," Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta and Joint Chiefs … [Read more...]
Be Smart: New Year’s Eve Safety Tips
December 29, 2011 By Department of the Army New Year's Eve is a night to have fun and celebrate the coming year. However, safety is a must when participating in the festivities. Whether you're staying in and celebrating with friends and family, or you're traveling to a party or city bash, following a few safety tips will ensure that you're safe and sound when the clock … [Read more...]
Black Women Show Higher Enlistment Rates in the Military
December 23, 2011 A study by the Pew Research Center found that of the 167,000 enlisted women in the military, 31 percent are black, twice their percentage in the civilian female population, while 53% of White women represent the military, making up 78% of the civilian female population. Beth J. Asch, a senior economist and defense manpower specialist at the Rand … [Read more...]
Air Guard Rolls Out New Program for Recruitment Rewards
By Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. David Speicher BALTIMORE - Current and retired Air National Guard members who refer new recruits to the Guard may now collect rewards for their efforts. The Air National Guard Referral Rewards Program is a voluntary recruitment referral program in which members who successfully help recruit a new member are rewarded with … [Read more...]
Marines Gear Up for First Inaugural Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl
By Lance Cpl. David Flynn , Marine Corps Recruiting Command After a yearlong search for the top 100 high school football players in the country, the rosters are set and Junior Rank, in partnership with Marine Corps Recruiting Command, is focusing efforts to make the inaugural Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl week in Phoenix a success. Junior Rank is a youth football … [Read more...]