More than 100 servicemembers and civilian employees at the Washington Navy Yard have an advantage over their colleagues when it comes to the latest advances in information technology, such as systems integration and post-secondary IT education.
If you’re looking for a mortgage to buy a home or refinance an existing loan, you may see or hear ads with offers of low rates or payments. Whether you see them on the Internet, on television or in the paper, or whether they come by fax or mail, some of these ads look like they’re from your mortgage company or a government agency. Regardless of where you see the ads, remember that while the offers are tempting, some are terribly flawed: they don’t disclose the true terms of the deal as the law requires.
Just to follow up on last week’s column, I hope you turned on the Australian open, and got to see Novak Djokovic beat Roger Federer and then Jo Wilfried Tsonga to take his first Grand Slam title. On the women’s side, Maria Sharapova concluded a dominant performance and took her first Australian and third Grand Slam over Ana Ivanovic.
WASHINGTON – For the Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP), getting deployed troops and their families engaged in the current election season is a primary goal.
PENSACOLA, Fla. – Military spouses and families are encouraged to take advantage of their access to free audio books, movies and music now available through the Navy’s Audio Books program.
FORT LEE, Va. – Hot dogs are as American as apple pie. And even though they're closely tied to baseball, there is no reason they can't take center stage when you and fellow football fans gather to cheer your team in the Super Bowl. As a matter of fact, they're the perfect choice, if you want to keep the food offerings carefree.
PASCAGOULA, Miss. – The Navy christened the newest Arleigh Burke class guided-missile destroyer, Dewey, Jan. 26, during a 10 a.m. CST ceremony at Northrop Grumman Ship Systems in Pascagoula, Miss.
FORT LEE, Va. – Find convenience and the latest information at your fingertips at the Defense Commissary Agency's new and improved Web site, www.commissaries.com.
PORT GENTILE, Gabon – A Sailor stationed on board the amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry was recognized Jan. 17 for helping save the life of a local Gabonese woman.
WASHINGTON – Many service members who have experienced combat, and their families, are familiar with the term “combat stress.“ The effects of combat, however, aren't limited to those directly connected to the experience.
RICHMOND, Va. – Virginia is among those states ranked zero because family child care regulations do not apply to home providers caring for five or fewer children. Virginia's regulations state that child care home providers must seek licensure if they plan to care for more than five children, and the provider's own children are exempt from the licensing count. This study refused to score Virginia based solely upon these policies and issued a ranking of zero. In total, 15 states received zero points because regulations either fail to regulate small family homes or they do not require home inspections prior to issuing a license.
OAK BROOK, Ill. – Anyone who has experienced parenthood knows how a well-timed sippy cup of juice or pacifier can save the day – or the night. But the same things that soothe and comfort might also bring about oral health problems later in life.
VIENNA, Va. – “A failing mind, not body, is the biggest reason people need long-term care today,“ said Penny Gilbert, Vienna-based partner of LTC Financial Partners, the nation's most experienced long term care insurance agency. “That shouldn't be, so we're going to give our clients information to help stay mentally fit.“ To that end, the company is offering a free guidebook and Web links to helpful resources.