Military improves do-it-yourself moves

After extensive testing and evaluation, the military has launched an improved system to better compensate servicemembers who personally move their household goods on military orders.All services began using the new system April 15. Moves initiated prior to that date will continue to process under

VCNO highlights importance of family programs

The vice chief of naval operations visited San Diego April 21 to get a closer look at the family readiness programs available to Sailors and their families.During his visit, Adm. Jonathan W. Greenert, VCNO, met with Fleet and Family Support Center counselors, family members and active-duty Sailor

Revised warrior tasks, battle drills set framework for new, seasoned Soldiers alike

The foundational skills every Soldier must know, regardless of rank or military job-received a facelift when U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command recently released the Army's new Warrior Tasks and Battle Drills and the Critical Individual Supporting Task List elaborating on those tasks and battle

Earth Day ties into Air Force core value

"Use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without," is a New England proverb.Perhaps because I grew up in a large family, this proverb became an ingrained practice. Some people today may think this attitude is dated, as if it were pulled from a depression-era Farmer's Almanac. For me though, this

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