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Thank you everyone for serving your country, whether fighting for our freedom or supporting our troops!  We are truly grateful for your service!

Military Jobs-Greater Satisfaction than working at Disney!

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Disneyland the happiest place on earth but working there-there might be a better alternative.   Listen to this story:

“Are you happier than Mickey Mouse? Would you trade your kevlar helmet for a career that offered a sweet set of mouse ears and free entry to the Magic Kingdom? You might think so, but don’t toss out your MRE just yet.

The Christian Science Monitor this week reported on a study that ranked the most “blissful places to work.” And though the military features such potential job hazards as incoming mortars and roadside bombs, every single branch — and the Army National Guard — ranked above Disney. And Microsoft, for that matter.

The study, conducted by an online career-guidance tool, considered such factors as opportunities for growth, compensation, benefits, work-life balance, career advancement, senior management, job security and whether the employee would recommend the company to others, according to the CSM

“Corporate America could learn from our military’s unique programs. The bottom line is that when a company provides opportunities to grow and tools to improve skills, it creates a happier work environment,” CareerBliss vice president Rick Wainschel told the Monitor.

The Air Force was the top military branch on the list, coming in at No. 5 overall, followed by the Army National Guard (7), the Marine Corps (8), the Navy (9) and the Army (11). Microsoft came in at No. 39 and Disney, proprietor of the so-called “Happiest Place on Earth,” ranked No. 41.”

Female Navy Officers Join Sub Crews

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More opportunities are opening for women officers in the Navy.  In 1973 the Navy first allowed women to serve in noncombatant roles and in 1973 female sailors were allowed in combatant ships above the surface of the ocean.  Next year the Navy is opening the doors for 12 Female Officers to have a major role in submarine service.  This marks a new day in the 110 years of history for the submarine fleet.

“Six female officers each will join the crews of the USS Wyoming, USS Georgia, USS Maine and USS Ohio, Navy Submarine Group 10 officials announced in a news release.

Three female officers will be assigned to each of the subs’ two crews.

Submarine Group 10 is commanded by Rear Adm. Barry Bruner, who leads the Navy’s Women on Submarines Task Force.”

Veteran Benefit Bill Passes Congress

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Before Congress broke for the election recess they put together a bill to help veterans.

“Here’s a look at some of the highlights:

– Prohibits early termination fees for certain contracts (like cell phone service and residential leases) after troops receive orders to relocate to and area that “does not support the contract.”

— Reauthorizes a recently expired VA work-study program, and expand the type of work available for participating veterans. Officials said the change allows for veteran students to complete work study in congressional offices, state veteran agencies, and similar opportunities.

– Requires the VA to verify to operate a database of veteran-owned small businesses and service-connected veteran-owned small businesses, “in an effort to end contracting with businesses that fraudulently claim to be owned by a veteran.”

– Authorizes $10 million more to provide dedicated services for homeless women veterans and homeless veterans with children.

– Allows 100 percent disabled veterans to receive free Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance coverage for two years following separation from active or reserve duty.

– Increases the automobile allowance for disabled veterans from $11,000 to $18,900.

– Allows parents whose child died while on active duty to be buried in a national cemetery with that child (provided the veteran has no living spouse or children).

– Instructs the Institute of Medicine to carry out a comprehensive review of best treatment practices for chronic multi-symptom illness in Gulf War veterans.”

The President is to sign the bill soon.

A New Leader for the Marine Corps

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Many are suggesting that the survival of the marines is based on their new leader, General James Amos.

“Defense Secretary Robert Gates selected and Barack Obama nominated the courtly, patrician Amos in preference to blunt-spoken Gen. James N. Mattis – a choice seen at the time as a snub of Mattis, who exudes machismo and is fully as blunt-spoken as current commandant Gen. James T. Conway, but who also cites lessons from classic literature and quotes poetry. Gates has ordered a major review of the Marines’ mission. Critics say Gates is ready to challenge the need for amphibious-assault capability and – in an era of tightfisted budgeting – the existence of the Marine Corps itself. “In the 21st century, what kind of amphibious capability do we really need to deal with the most likely scenarios, and then how much?” Gates asked rhetorically in a speech last May.

On Amos’ watch, Marine leaders must show progress with controversial programs like the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) and the F-35B Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF). Gates wants to cancel or cut back on EFV, a 68,000-pound amphibious assault vehicle capable of 25-30 knots at sea and 45 miles per hour on land, but with a history of technical issues and cost overruns. An Aug. 24, 2010, demonstration for the press at Oceanside, Calif., in which a revised, improved SDD-2 prototype of the armored, aluminum-hulled EFV performed without any flaw, may have helped the program. Said Conway: “There are programs that are absolutely and vitally important. One of those is our EFV.”

But is Amos, 63, the right choice to replace Conway, also 63, as the top leatherneck in troubled times? He is the first naval aviator to lead the Marines. Using the callsign “Tamer” (as in “lion tamer”) Amos logged thousands of hours in the cockpits of F-4 Phantom IIs and F/A-18C/D Hornets and has more experience flying from aircraft carrier decks than most Marines. In 2003, as a major general, Amos commanded the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing in the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq. More importantly, Amos is comfortable on Capitol Hill and among industry CEOs. An officer who worked with him said Amos is soft-spoken but persuasive.”

Despite the controversy about who better to replace the outgoing Marine leader we hope that the Marines stay strong for many years to come.  They have been the life blood of our military.  Marines serve honorably and well defending our country and all we stand for.  We wish our marines and their leaders the best of success in this challenging time.

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Protection of Military and Civilian Computer Network

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Fort Belvoir will be home of new cyber warfare units protecting the nation’s military and civilian network of computers.  “The Army will consolidate 21,000 soldiers in its cyber warfare units under a new unified command led by a three star generl, the Pentagon announced Friday.”

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