General officer assignments, promotions announced
The Defense Department announced the following assignments April 19:
- Apr. 23, 2013
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Missileers face extra work, no room for errorNot only have Minuteman III missile launch officers had to withstand the media fury over 'rot' from within its ranks and being in a 'crisis' mode after a subpar inspection, now the remaining launch officers have to pick up an extra 24-hour shift per month
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DoD makes final push for 1 percent raise
The Defense Department is making a final plea to Congress to cap the 2014 military pay raise at 1 percent.
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Grand Forks AFB getting new commander
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Vance AFB pilot instructors take pride in job
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AF canceling captain's boards
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3 general officer assignments announced
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Donley: Sequestration may change future modernization goal
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Stressed officer career fields jump from 6 to 11
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Enlisted airmen can expect force-outs before Sept. 30
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Students aiming for military academies get tips
ANNVILLE, Pa. — Gabby Flamm wants to become a professor of military history some day, and figures a good way to achieve that goal will be to attend West Point.
- Apr. 20, 2013
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Auditors find low enrollment in vets jobs program
WASHINGTON — Federal auditors say a job-training program designed to help veterans re-enter the workforce has more than 60,000 empty slots, left unfilled despite efforts to reduce the jobless rate among veterans.
- Apr. 16, 2013
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Guard’s ‘Rainbow Division’ getting new commander
WEST POINT, N.Y. — An Iraq War veteran from New Hampshire is taking command of the New York-based 42nd Infantry Division of the Army National Guard.
- Apr. 12, 2013
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General officer promotions, assignments announced
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel announced today that the President has made the following nominations:
- Apr. 11, 2013
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General officer assignments announced
The Defense Department announced the following assignments Friday:
- Apr. 8, 2013
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Transferable skills, credit for certifications and 3 paths to A&P certification
If you want to set yourself up for a civilian IT or cyber job, these are the Air Force Specialty Codes that will allow you to work toward the education and certification requirements you will need:
- Apr. 8, 2013
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Navy cook earns Armed Forces Chef of the Year
From satisfying a sub crew’s hunger to creating culinary art for the world’s top defense leaders, this Navy cook has done it all, and now he has an award to prove he’s among the best.
- Apr. 7, 2013
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Clearance form now lets sexual assault victims keep counseling private
New guidance was issued Friday allowing sexual assault victims to avoid having to reveal mental health counseling when applying for government security clearances.
- Apr. 5, 2013
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Ellsworth AFB to change command Friday
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Rapid City’s Ellsworth Air Force Base is scheduled to change commanders Friday.
- Apr. 4, 2013
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Tougher rules for tech school washouts
New guidelines on technical school are giving little leeway for new recruits who fail in their initial skills training classes. Officials have also reduced the number of jobs airmen can reclassify into if they washout of technical school and put a time limit on getting reclassified.
- Apr. 3, 2013
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Airmen share tales of drastic dieting and lost careers
No one can escape the career-ending noose of the Air Force tape measure, not even a full colonel. In a first-of-its-kind move since the service introduced strict standards for waist measurements, a wing commander was relieved of his command for failing his physical training test.
- Apr. 2, 2013
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State governments want vets, too
For Maj. Chris Ewing, Army National Guardsman and brigade design engineer, state government is the place to be. The pace of work in Louisiana’s Department of Transportation and Development gives him the chance to shine.
- Apr. 1, 2013
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Switching skills to prep for civilian life
Marine Reserve Sgt. Marqus Jackson doesn’t want to work security all his life, but that’s been his job so far. And as his Reserve obligation began to wind down this spring, his prospects weren’t looking much better.
- Apr. 1, 2013
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Being a good cop requires host of skills
A week out of the police academy, Nicholas West flubbed it. He chased a suspicious vehicle but didn’t write down the license number. He didn’t turn on his flashing lights. He lost track of his location. And when the speeding vehicle finally pulled over, he parked too far away, making himself vulnerable.
- Apr. 1, 2013
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For interviews, time of day matters
Your chances of being hired may have a lot to do with how many others interviewed on the same day, a new study suggests.
- Apr. 1, 2013
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Navigating USAJobs.gov: Land a federal job
For those seeking federal employment, there's only one way in: USAJobs.gov, a sprawling portal listing all federal jobs. It's the first stop for anyone wanting to work for Uncle Sam.
- Apr. 1, 2013
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Marine’s new company takes off after appearance on ‘Shark Tank’
A dip into the “Shark Tank” pushed Marine Maj. Rob Dyer’s dietary supplement company, Noots! Nutrition, and its main product, RuckPack, into overdrive.
- Apr. 1, 2013
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Cyber growth may spur jobs amid budget cuts
The Air Force and the Defense Department's greater cyber community continues to grow, which may mean thousands of new jobs during a time of cutbacks.
- Apr. 1, 2013
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General officer assignments announced
The Defense Department announced the assignment of the following general officers on March 22:
- Mar. 28, 2013
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Breedlove tapped to lead U.S. European Command
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has formally announced Gen. Philip Breedlove is the president’s nominee to become the next head of U.S. European Command.
- Mar. 28, 2013
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Officers much happier than enlisted members
Enlisted service members are significantly less happy than officers with their pay, leaders, promotion fairness and quality of life, according to the latest annual Military Times Poll.
- Mar. 26, 2013
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MilPDS back up after 17-day shutdown
Air Force Personnel Center officials say the Military Personnel Data System is back up and running after a 17-day shutdown.
- Mar. 26, 2013
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OCS will test your mettle like never before
Officer Candidate School will turn you into leadership material, but you’ll have to work for it.
- Mar. 25, 2013
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Security clearance questions to be updated
The governmentwide form used to apply for security clearances is being updated to relax foreign travel and foreign contact questions for service members, recognize same-sex marriages, and clarify that marijuana use must be reported even if you have resided in a state where use is legal.
- Mar. 22, 2013
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