HMCM (MASTER CHIEF) FY-10 Quota Numbers (Looks Good!)

We released the numbers for Senior Chief yesterday, well today we have the Active Duty Master Chief Numbers for FY-10. Eligibles: 236 Quotas: 35 Opp: 14.83% FY 09  Opp: 11.17% Well now we know why the numbers went up for Senior Chief!  This is a good Omen… As it will reflect as well for HM1’s […]

HMCS Quotas are out for Active Duty FY-10

Good News! Numbers are up for those Chiefs trying to make HMCS This year.  Here’s the breakdown: ELIGIBLE: 983 QUOTAS: 94 Opp- FY10:   9.56% Opp-FY09:  8.05% So what this means is they will be selecting more for Senior Chief this year by a 1 1/2 Percentage Points.  This was unexpected as all we have heard […]

Reservists eyed for unfilled Afghanistan posts

From AP on Navytimes.com WASHINGTON — The Obama administration is having trouble finding the hundreds of civilians it wants to bolster its troop buildup in Afghanistan, so military reservists might be asked to do many of the jobs. In announcing the new strategy for the war last month, the administration said it would send several […]

E-4, E-5 Army Promotions down for May

This is a sign that retention is at a all time high, I would like to see how it is after a summer in Afghanistan. I know when everything was hot and heavy in IRAQ, Doc’s were getting out left and right in the Navy. Things have cooled off considerably since then, but I fear […]

Stand By Me…. (Thanks Milblogging)

I want to thank Milblogging for this Video, he tweeted about it to us.. (Follow Milblogging on Twitter @ twitter.com/milblogging Truly Inspirational.. Enjoy! Tweet

Five Universities Partner with VA in Nursing Initiative

WASHINGTON — To provide compassionate, highly-trained nurses to serve the health care needs of the nation’s Veterans, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is establishing new partnerships with five of the country’s finest nursing schools.  With these new partnerships, the VA Nursing Academy will expand the number of collaborations between the department and nursing schools […]

VA Welcoming Vets Home with New Web Site, Blog

WASHINGTON – The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has launched its new “Returning Veterans” Web site — www.oefoif.va.gov — to welcome home Veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts with a social, Veteran-centric Web site focusing on their needs and questions. “VA is entering the world of Web 2.0, because that’s where this generation of […]

Want to Help Corpsman.com? Are you a Conservative VET?

Corpsman.com Needs your assistance. Are you politically “CONSERVATIVE” but can base your opinion with “FACTS” not hyperbole from FOX News?  Want to have equal opportunity to get your point across without Slinging Mud at the other side..(I.e Me!) Here’s the deal, as most of you know I am more moderate to liberal in my views, […]

As Temperatures Rise, So Do Military Mishaps

As Temperatures Rise, So Do Military Mishaps Story Number: NNS090416-24 Release Date: 4/16/2009 By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (SW/AW) Marc Rockwell-Pate, Commander Navy Region Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia Public Affairs NAPLES, Italy (NNS) — With the weather getting warmer across most installations, Navy leadership is encouraging Sailors and their families to think ‘safety’ before […]

AOTC #61– Hope you like Chicago until Ocotober–Final

AOTC #61 was taped live last night (15 April 2009) and other then the camera lense being wonky (Which you won’t notice on the audio version!), This had to be our “BEST” show yet! Tonight’s episodes topics: Upcoming Auction to support Corpsman.com, The Auction will be held in the Summer.  This will be a Annual […]

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