2012 Pay Raise
October 29th, 2010
Currently, military pay raises are based on the wage and salary series for private industry workers as indicated in the Employment Cost Index that is released on the last business day in October each year. Today happens to be that day. This years increase was 1.6 percent for the current 12-month period; meaning, President Obama will propose a minimum of a 1.6% military base pay raise for 2012.
When congress reconvenes after the elections, one of their priorities will be to complete work on the 2011 Defense Budget. One of the many topics still unresolved (Read the rest of the article…)
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Project Valour-IT 2010
October 28th, 2010
Notice the new green “Give Now!” button in the sidebar? It is for this years drive to help Soldier’s Angels help our wounded. “Project Valour-IT”, of Soldier’s Angels, helps provide voice-controlled/adaptive laptop computers and other technology to support Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines recovering from hand wounds and other severe injuries.
I challenge you to donate to Soldier’s Angels, Project Valour-it, AT LEAST as much as you spent on your Halloween decorations, costumes and candy this year! Don’t Wait, DO IT NOW!
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Job Available in New Orleans
October 27th, 2010
Occasionally, I get notified of the various positions that open up. I received this one today that may be of interest.
Position: Customer Service Engineer.
We are seeking applications for openings on the SPAWAR Atlantic Help Desk, New Orleans office/Lakefront. We need one or more Customer Service Reps or Manpower Analysts who have experience with Navy enlisted or officer pay or personnel systems interested in being on our award winning team. Specifically, we are in need of Corpsmen familiar with the Medical Readiness and Reporting System (MRRS) or Career Counselors/Detailers familiar with the Career Management System (CMS). These are Contractor positions. Must be able to meet security eligibility requirements. Includes non-standard work schedules. For additional information, please contact Joan Baham, joan.baham.ctr[at]navy.mil.
Be advised there is no Open/Close date for these job openings. We expect there to be one to three openings within the next few weeks.
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NAVADMIN 346/10
October 20th, 2010
The Navy’s current, official guidance concerning homosexuals serving on active duty and the Reserve. As the NAVADMIN states, current military laws, regulations and policies are being reviewed to, for lack of a better word, adapt said laws, regulations and policies for the gay Servicemember.
A note I would like to highlight from the message; “WE NOTE FOR SERVICEMEMBERS THAT ALTERING THEIR PERSONAL CONDUCT IN THIS LEGALLY UNCERTAIN ENVIRONMENT MAY HAVE ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES FOR THEMSELVES OR OTHERS SHOULD THE COURT’S DECISION BE REVERSED.”
UPDATE: According to Reuters, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has temporarily reinstated the of ban on gays in the military.
UPDATE: NAVADMIN 347/10 “UPDATED GUIDANCE ON DON’T ASK DON’T TELL FOLLOWING COURT OF APPEALS RULING” is posted in the comments of this article.
UPDATE: On Nov. 1, 2010, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit voted 2-1 to extend the stay (throughout the appeal process) on the lower judge’s ruling that put an immediate suspension on the law. NAVADMIN 362/10, copy of which is in this posts comments, provides additional guidance for the Navy.
From the 20th edition of the Bluejacket’s Manual (US Naval Institute: 1984 printing),
“There are a lot of mistaken ideas about homosexuality. Some examples: a homosexual can be detected by speech characteristics, manner or dress. (This is not true in most cases.) VD cannot be contracted through homosexual acts. (It can, and frequently is.) The Navy will “cure” homosexuals. (The Navy does not have the facilities or personnel for this; and even if it did, treatment is not always successful.)“
Times are a changin.
The NAVADMIN in full;
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Found the Stimulus!
October 19th, 2010
Just returned from Las Vegas where we had the pleasure of attending the Milblog portion of BlogWorld 2010. More on the conference later, but on the way back from the conference, we stopped at the Grand Canyon, and we found where all that stimulus money must have went!
$700+ Billion Digs a Pretty Deep Hole.
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Navy Drug Waivers
October 5th, 2010
There is not a day that goes by that I do not receive an email or comment that goes something like these few examples, “How many times could I have smoked marijuana and still be eligible for an intel job?”, “My charges say I was arrested for possession with intent, but it was my friends stuff he had. Do I need a waiver?”, and just today, “Any information on whether a single instance of hallucinogenic mushroom use is waiverable?” As those of you know based on the email responses, I will not describe to you how many times you could have used a drug and still be within waiverable limits. I expect you to be honest with the Navy, and I do not want to influence an answer by showing limits.
The Department of the Navy’s policy on pre-service drug use/abuse;
Department of the Navy policy is that drug and alcohol dependent applicants, current drug and alcohol abusers, and those individuals whose pre-service abuse of drugs and/or alcohol indicates a proclivity to continue abuse in the service, are not permitted to enter the naval service. The Navy recognizes that some people have clear potential to become creditable performers despite past exposure to drug and/or alcohol abuse. Recruiting procedures must include positive measures to identify and screen out drug and/or alcohol abusers at the point of application for enlistment.
The Navy’s policy is pretty clear. If you desire to continue use or abuse controlled substances, the Navy does not want you, period. But (Read the rest of the article…)
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