Job Opening in Millington
July 21st, 2009
The U. S. House of Representatives has a program to hire veterans who have served on active duty since 9/11 and have a 30% or greater disability rating, for two year fellowships in various district offices of Congressional Members. You can learn more about the program at www.cao.house.gov
Permanent employment at the end of two years is a goal but not guaranteed.
Pass the word! Currently there is an opening in the Millington, TN in Congressman Tanner’s office, follow directions below to apply if you are qualified. (Read the rest of the article…)
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Military Email Spam Scam
July 20th, 2009
Well, how low can you go. I am now starting to receive emails which put a different twist on the Nigerian scam – now they seem to be using U.S. military personnel. Shame!!
Here is the latest email I received; (Read the rest of the article…)
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One Giant Leap
July 20th, 2009
Forty years ago today, 20 July 1969, former Navy pilot Neil Armstrong was the first man to set foot on the moon. As he took his first step from the Apollo Lunar Module, he proclaimed, “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” (Read the rest of the article…)
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Hey New Englanders!
June 3rd, 2009
Check out Boston Maggie’s article concerning the Midway Commemoration – Charlestown Navy Yard where she discribes that on Thursday morning 04 JUN 2009 all over the country there will be observances and commemorations of the Battle of Midway. (Read the rest of the article…)
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26 Years Ago Today
May 28th, 2009
It was a Saturday night, 23 April 1983. Luther and I, both stationed aboard the USS Forrestal and both had recently made the trek from Mayport, FL to the Philadelphia shipyard for the FIDs service life extension program (SLEP). One night, we decided to head out and explore the South Jersey. Our ship had not been in the area but a few weeks and it was time to get our bearings.
As we navigated one of the local road ways, it became quite apparent that I was not going to be able to continue without a pit stop. My bladder felt as if it was going to burst. Luckily relief came into view.
The Silver Saddle Saloon, which we found out, was a bar – upstairs was all country and the basement was all rock and roll. It was the only obvious immediate stop along the roadway.
We pulled into the gravel parking lot (Read the rest of the article…)
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MOAA Marketing Yourself for Second Career
May 5th, 2009
LECTURER - Colonel Dan Koslov, USAF (RET)
I receive emails as a result of my attendance to the Transition Assistance Program (TAP) class from the Fleet and Family Support Center Mid-South updating me on some of the various opportunities. The notice I got today is worth driving a long distance to attend!
The Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) will be presenting “Marketing Yourself for a Second Career” on May 12, 2009. A free two and one half hour professional lecture for officers and senior enlisted who plan to leave the service in the next one to five years. Spouses are cordially invited.
During the presentation you will learn about your competition for finding a job, perceptions civilian employers have of military personnel, developing a plan for your job search, resumes, cover letters, broadcast letters, etc. Learn how employers (Read the rest of the article…)
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NIA Update Number Two
May 4th, 2009
The latest NavyCS Industrial average (NIA) is 3035.35, a 36.9% gain since the starting date of March 9, 2009.
The NIA because we, Bonnie and I, think each one of us should have a plan for distributing a portion of our funds to charities. Remember, a downturn in the economy does not equal a downturn in the need for charities support!
Before the opening bell this morning I have about 30% of the NIA in cash waiting on another pull back in the market. The current stocks include; BP Inc (BP:NYSE), General Electric (GE:NYSE), Synovus Financial Corp (SNV:NYSE) and Intel Corp (INTC:NASDAQ).
Some great news concerning Soldier’s Angels – they are now a part of CFC! (Read the rest of the article…)
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Free Disney Golf for Military
April 26th, 2009
I hope your sitting down with 9-1-1 pre-dialed into your phone when you read this, it is amazing news that just might test the strength of your heart!
FREE GOLF at Disney World!! I am not talking about a buy one get one free thingy, no no – FREE as in show up and play because you’ve already earned it FREE.
Walt Disney World, amongst its PGA golf courses, has a little known 9 hole executive course available for play. What most people don’t know, even those currently staying here at the Shades of Green, if you have your Disney’s Armed Forces Salute complementary (Read the rest of the article…)
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Checking In
April 15th, 2009
Currently on a vacation to Florida – sorry for the lack of posts but really haven’t done anything worth writing about yet, that should all change tomorrow! We will be leaving the dock before the sun hits the horizon and plan on reducing the overall fish count in the Gulf of Mexico. Cross your fingers, I hope our fishing turns into catching. (Read the rest of the article…)
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NIA Tracking Modification
March 18th, 2009
Last week I announced the NavyCS Industrial Average (NIA) where I purchased stocks with the idea of using the gain to determine the amount of money my wife and I will donate to Soldiers Angels Valour IT program.
I am not (Read the rest of the article…)
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