http://usmilitary.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com US Military GuideSite. http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hi http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2009-06-29T13:39:27Z Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:39:27 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://usmilitary.about.com/b/2009/06/29/golden-knights-seek-volunteers.htm The U.S. Army Parachute Team known as the Golden Knights is now seeking candidates for its 2009 assessment and selection, which will begin Sept. 8. Soldiers interested ... http://usmilitary.about.com/b/2009/06/29/golden-knights-seek-volunteers.htm Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:40:21 +0000 2009-06-29T13:40:21Z http://usmilitary.about.com/b/2009/06/29/navy-working-uniform-now-authorized-off-base.htm The Navy Working Uniform (NWU) is now authorized for wear off-base, during routine stops and at eating establishments during the prescribed workday. Up to now, routine... http://usmilitary.about.com/b/2009/06/29/navy-working-uniform-now-authorized-off-base.htm Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:39:27 +0000 2009-06-29T13:39:27Z http://usmilitary.about.com/b/2009/06/29/army-battlefield-promotions-now-permanent-policy.htm In April 2008, the Army began a pilot (test) program which allowed commanders to promote deserving Soldiers serving in combat zones (up to the rank of... http://usmilitary.about.com/b/2009/06/29/army-battlefield-promotions-now-permanent-policy.htm Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:38:34 +0000 2009-06-29T13:38:34Z http://usmilitary.about.com/b/2009/06/29/security-clearance-secrets-10.htm Personnel Security Investigations (PSIs) and security clearances are key elements in protecting the security of the United States. What is a security clearance? What do they look at? What can... http://usmilitary.about.com/b/2009/06/29/security-clearance-secrets-10.htm Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:37:23 +0000 2009-06-29T13:37:23Z http://usmilitary.about.com/b/2009/06/23/dont-ask-dont-tell-dont-move.htm Any decision to repeal the controversial "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" law, which prohibits homosexuals from serving openly in the military appears to be in limbo, according... http://usmilitary.about.com/b/2009/06/23/dont-ask-dont-tell-dont-move.htm Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:29:20 +0000 2009-06-23T13:29:20Z http://usmilitary.about.com/b/2009/06/23/air-force-basic-training-instructors-get-pay-raise.htm Airmen who volunteer to become military training instructors at basic military training, Officer Training School and the Air Force Academy can now get extra... http://usmilitary.about.com/b/2009/06/23/air-force-basic-training-instructors-get-pay-raise.htm Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:28:49 +0000 2009-06-23T13:28:49Z http://usmilitary.about.com/b/2009/06/23/navy-pcs-moves-back-on.htm The Navy announced June 19 that it will resume issuing permanent change of station (PCS) orders following a three-month delay due to a budget shortfall. Last April, approximately... http://usmilitary.about.com/b/2009/06/23/navy-pcs-moves-back-on.htm Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:28:20 +0000 2009-06-23T13:28:20Z http://usmilitary.about.com/b/2009/06/23/air-force-releases-technical-sergeant-promotion-list.htm More than 7,700 staff sergeants got the news Thursday that they’ve been selected for promotion to technical sergeant — about 9 percent more than were selected... http://usmilitary.about.com/b/2009/06/23/air-force-releases-technical-sergeant-promotion-list.htm Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:27:48 +0000 2009-06-23T13:27:48Z http://usmilitary.about.com/b/2009/06/15/may-recruiting-statistics-3.htm The Department of Defense has announced its recruiting statistics for the active and reserve components for May 2009 (the eigth month of Fiscal Year 2009). A "Fiscal Year" runs from... http://usmilitary.about.com/b/2009/06/15/may-recruiting-statistics-3.htm Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:30:03 +0000 2009-06-15T15:30:03Z http://usmilitary.about.com/b/2009/06/15/military-photo-of-the-week-5.htm Got something funny to say about this photo? Submit your favorite caption for this week's Photo of the Week.... http://usmilitary.about.com/b/2009/06/15/military-photo-of-the-week-5.htm Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:29:30 +0000 2009-06-15T15:29:30Z