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Army slashing 8,700 jobs as budget cuts begin
The Washington Post
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With deeper budget cuts looming, the Pentagon is starting to cut back by trimming the Defense Department's civilian workforce. The Army said recently it is moving forward with plans announced in July to cut about 8,700 positions, using a mix of early retirement offers, buyouts and attrition to trim the jobs by the end of the fiscal year in late September.
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Air Guard misses October recruiting goal by 24 percent
Air Force Times
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The Air National Guard fell 24 percent short of its recruiting goals during the first month of fiscal 2012, making it one of only two components in all branches of the armed forces to miss the mark, according to the Pentagon. The Air National Guard had a goal of 639 accessions but recruited 484. The only other military component to miss its goal was the Army National Guard, by about 4 percent.
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Pentagon opposes mental health program for Guard
USA Today
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The Pentagon is urging Congress not to create a mental health program for National Guard soldiers that backers argue is necessary at a time when suicides among them are at record levels."I was really surprised that the Department of Defense decided to oppose this," said Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., chairwoman of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee. "It's just a no-brainer to make sure that this is out there for every Guard and Reserve member wherever they live."
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For over 61 years, the Association of the US Army not only supports Soldiers on Capitol Hill, but also provides professional education opportunities through its many meetings and symposia. For more information, go to www.ausa.org.
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Obama to slash National Guard force on US, Mexico border
The Washington Times
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Blaming budget cuts, the Obama administration early next year will cut the number of National Guard troops patrolling the U.S.-Mexico border by at least half, according to a Congressman Duncan Hunter, R-Calif. The Representative said the pending cuts are another reason Congress and President Obama should revisit the automatic defense spending reductions that kicked in with the failure last month of the deficit super-committee to reach a broader spending deal.
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New online tools for veteran job-seekers
Business Wire via MarketWatch
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Veterans now have on-demand access and can download official data about their military training and experience, which can be used to help them find jobs and continue their careers. Their service data can be uploaded to job search and networking sites to help identify employment opportunities. "Savvy employers look to veterans for the excellent training and unique experiences they bring to the civilian workforce," said Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki. "Now, veterans can have state-of-the-art access to official data about their military service that we will help them land meaningful jobs."
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The Army & Air Force Exchange Service (now the Exchange) has rebranded the organization which is changing the look and appearance of our entire enterprise. MORE |
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Officials announce absentee voting guidelines
U.S. Department of Defense
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The Federal Voting Assistance Program and the Military Postal Service Agency recently announced absentee ballot mailing date guidelines that apply to various overseas locations. Military members serving overseas and other U.S. citizens living abroad must consider mail transit times when submitting their absentee ballots to vote in upcoming presidential, Senate, House, gubernatorial, state legislature, local and other elections. The 2012 U.S. presidential election, for example, will be held Nov. 6, 2012.
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America needs the F-35 - and Georgia's economy needs it, too
The Marietta Daily Journal
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Budget battles in Washington could have important consequences for Georgia's economy, but not necessarily in the ways many are thinking. A key element of America's future defense posture and a program generating $165 million for the Georgia economy could be in real trouble. Former ROA Executive Director, David Bockel, comments on the threat of budget cuts and the F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter program.
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Air Force Village, San Antonio, TX offers a distinctive lifestyle to retired / honorably served officers from all uniformed services, their spouses, widows, parents and grandparents. 800-230-3599 MORE |
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National Guard (in federal status) and Reserve activated as of Dec. 6
U.S. Department of Defense
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This week the Coast Guard announced an increase in activated reservists, while the Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force announced a decrease. The net collective result is 497 fewer reservists activated than last week. At any given time, services may activate some units and individuals while deactivating others, making it possible for these figures to either increase or decrease.
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