Military / Veterans Report

Databases List Missing Servicemembers
The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office (DPMO) now has an electronic database listing the names of servicemembers still unaccounted for from World War II that is available for family members and researchers. The database lists nearly 78,000 names and was compiled by researchers from DPMO and the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command. This WWII database, along with databases listing the missing from the Korean War, Cold War, Vietnam War and Gulf War, are available on DPMO's website. For additional information on the Defense Department's mission to account for missing Americans, visit the DPMO website or call (703) 699-1169.

Come to the Las Vegas Career Fair on June 16th
Military.com Career Fair is coming to Las Vegas on June 16, 2007. This event will feature up top employers seeking the valuable skills you learned in service to your country. You can also attend employment workshops focused on helping you leverage your military experience in the civilian job market. Every attendee will receive a free copy of the Veteran Career Guide full of tips on how to interview, translate your military skills, evaluate potential employers and more.

The event is this Wednesday, June 16th at the Palace Station Hotel, 2411 W. Sahara Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89102. Doors open at 11am and close at 3pm. Register For Free Here.

New Navy Program Educates Recruits
"Accelerate to Excellence" is a new program that allows enlistees to enroll in community college while in the Delayed Entry Program (DEP) and get paid a monthly stipend by the Navy. The enlistees are expected to eventually earn an associate degree prior to reporting to their first permanent duty station. The initial pilot program is being focused on recruiting from Texas and Florida. An added element of the program is the potential for top performers to be considered for application into officer commissioning programs. The pilot program is planned to run for three years. More information on the program is available in . pdf format.

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