August 23, 2011 From Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs Office WASHINGTON (NNS) -- The Navy released an updated selective reenlistment bonus award plan Aug. 22 in Navy administrative message (NAVADMIN) 253/11 which officially opens the application window for Sailors to seek those benefits in fiscal year 2012. While the Navy has 31 overmanned ratings there are 91 … [Read more...]
ACASP
The Army Civilian Acquired Skills Program (ACASP) is designed to grant accelerated promotions to the rank of specialist for all those who possess specialized skills applicable to an MOS. Applicants with prior training, education and/or experience (not obtained through military service) may qualify for enlistment at a higher pay grade and use their civilian skills in the … [Read more...]
Army Has 5 Months to Leave Iraq
August 16, 2011 By Cpl. Jordan Johnson, 13th Public Affairs Detachment CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait, -- Time is of the essence. Only five more months until the Dec. 31 drawdown of Iraq, which will see thousands of servicemembers leave the country and begin the process of redeploying to the U.S. As part of the drawdown, U.S. Forces-Iraq will be moving its headquarters from Iraq to … [Read more...]
Officials Announce Civilian Workforce Hiring Freeze
By Capt. Mary Danner-Jones Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs 8/14/2011 - WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- Air Force officials announced the implementation of a 90-day hiring freeze effective immediately. A firm commitment to keep spending within requested levels led to implement the hiring freeze across the civilian workforce, officials said. In addition to a 90-day hiring … [Read more...]
Soldiers to Begin 2012 With Nine-Month Deployments
August 5, 2011 By Rob McIlvaine ARLINGTON, Va. -- Beginning Jan. 1, most Soldiers will deploy for nine months, meaning more time at home with their families. Secretary of the Army John McHugh signed a directive instituting a nine-month "boots on the ground" policy for deployed Soldiers, providing more "dwell" time at home for Soldiers and families. "Implementation of this … [Read more...]