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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Army leaders declare importance of Earth Day

On April 22, the United States Army joins the Nation in celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day. Earth Day provides the Army with the opportunity to reassert our commitment to environmental sustainability and energy security critical to protecting the earth, protecting lives and supporting our

Yellow Ribbon event provides rest, eases redeployment

Rest and relaxation mixed with reintegration seminars and Veteran resources, coupled with plenty of chocolate, was the theme for the 60-day Yellow Ribbon Event held April 16 through 18 at Hershey Lodge in Hershey, Pa.Yellow Ribbon coordinators from the 514th Air Mobility Wing planned the event for

NAVAIR opens avionics diagnostic lab

Naval Air Systems Command held a ribbon cutting ceremony in celebration of the official opening of the Integrated Diagnostics and Automated Test System laboratory April 20 here. IDATS was formed as a strategic initiative to modernize avionics diagnostics within the avionics support equipment

Comprehensive Soldier Fitness program increases training resilience

"It's thriving in the face of adversity - the ability to bounce back, the tennis ball as opposed to the egg," explained Col. Jeff Short, medical director for the Army's Comprehensive Soldier Fitness program directorate. When speaking about the emerging holistic Soldier concept implemented by the

BX/PX fits feet for long haul

Servicemembers are expected to run long distances as part of their regular workout routine. With this in mind, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service offers a wide selection of footwear to help military shoppers here ensure they have shoes that properly fit their feet.AAFES' "Fit Your Foot" program