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  • Afghanistan surge won't change plans to up dwell time

    A 30,000 boots-on-the-ground increase in Afghanistan will not change the Army's plans to cut Stop Loss, stabilize deployment lengths or increase dwell time for Soldiers.In a message to Army leaders, Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. George W. Casey Jr. said the impact from the increase "will not be as

  • Deputy defense secretary outlines protections for information

    Although information technology enables the Defense Department to make gains in military capabilities, those gains come at a cost, the deputy defense secretary told industry executives in New York. "The Defense Department makes a tempting target," Mr. William J. Lynn III said. "We have 7 million

  • Base retiree activities offices worldwide need volunteers

    Retiree activities office members currently need volunteers at more than 150 offices at active-duty, Reserve and Guard bases around the world. "All of the retiree activities offices are suffering for a new group of people to volunteer because the core of (current volunteers) are getting sick,

  • More than 17,000 Sailors listed on Fall advancement list

    More than 17,000 Sailors will see their names on the fall advancement list as the Navy prepares to release the E-4, E-5 and E-6 list in the next few days.In his most recent podcast, released Dec. 1, Vice Adm. Mark Ferguson chief of naval personnel, discusses petty officer advancement and trends."It

  • Naval Safety Center offers shopping safety tips

    The Naval Safety Center offers tips to help shoppers avoid becoming victims of theft this holiday season.Experts at the Naval Safety Center said this is the prime season for pickpockets and thieves."So many people are walking around with blinders on this time of year, assuming everyone has good

  • Afghanistan surge won't change plans to up dwell time

    A 30,000 boots-on-the-ground increase in Afghanistan will not change the Army's plans to cut Stop Loss, stabilize deployment lengths or increase dwell time for Soldiers.In a message to Army leaders, Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. George W. Casey Jr. said the impact from the increase "will not be as

  • Army approves suicide-intervention training for leaders

    Suicide-intervention training is now available for Army leaders and other key personnel who are on the front lines of suicide prevention across the service.The Army has approved two-day and five-day workshops on Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training, known as ASIST. The workshops are produced

  • VA officials to survey veteran households

    Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K.Shinseki announced the Department of Veterans Affairs has launched a national survey of veterans, active duty service members, activated National Guard and Reserve members, and family members and survivors to learn if they are aware of VA services. "By hearing

  • Nominations sought for 2010 American Legion service award

    Air Force Personnel Center officials here are now accepting nominations for the 2010 American Legion Spirit of Service Award.The award is sponsored by the National Headquarters of the American Legion and is presented annually to an enlisted member from each of the military branches for outstanding

  • Tops In Blue officials seek new talent, auditions open

    Air Force's premier entertainment group, Tops In Blue, is seeking new performers to be part of the 2010 Tops In Blue World Tour.Air Force "Mission Audition" is open to all members of the Air Force, Air Force Reserve, and Air National Guard, regardless of rank or career field.The group is looking for