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Category Archives: Education
Veterans employment legislation faces delays
Congress is finding it hard to pass jobs-creating legislation for veterans by Veterans’ Day.
Bleak budget picture takes toll on enlisteds
Enlisted airmen are nervous about keeping their jobs because of speculation about defense cuts, and the brass only add to their anxiety when they keep insisting everything is fair game, according to the service’s top enlisted leaders.
House committee poised to pass vets’ jobs bill
On the eve of a major presidential speech on jobs creation, the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee is preparing to pass comprehensive legislation aimed at aiding veterans and separating service members and current veterans in finding work in a tough economy.
Air Force introduces new rifle course
The Air Force is toughening its firearms training with a mandatory three-level course that requires airmen to qualify every time they deploy.
White House says new jobs plan will help vets
The White House is promising some veterans could find work on transportation and infrastructure construction projects if Congress approves President Obama’s American Jobs Act.
Jobless rate still high among young female vets
The unemployment picture for young veterans appears to be improving, but there are still problems, especially for women, according to Friday’s Labor Department employment situation report.
Recruiters on the hunt for more MTIs
Master Sgt. Eric Gaona wants you to have the chance to make a lasting impression on future airmen. He wants you to become a military training instructor.
Calif. bill refunds tuition for deployed troops
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — College students in the military who are deployed after their school’s withdrawal deadline are closer to having their tuition refunded after legislation passed the state Senate. AB636 by Republican Assemblyman Stephen Knight of Lancaster passed unanimously on … Continue reading
Staff sergeant promotions list released
More than 42 percent of eligible senior airmen have been selected for promotion to staff sergeant, the Air Force announced Monday. The service selected 11,337 of the 26,549 eligible senior airmen, according to a release. They will be promoted beginning … Continue reading
Leadership training to end for lieutenants
Big changes are coming to officer education. Air and Space Basic Course for lieutenants is going away and Squadron Officer School, which captains attend, is getting an overhaul.