• Home
  • Districts and Chapters
  • Bylaws
  • Administration
  • Mission Statement
  • Resources
  • Contact Us
  • Archive for the 'General' Category

    Military Discounts

    COMPANIES PROVIDE 10% TO 20% DISCOUNTS TO VETERANS

    The following companies provide major discounts of 10% - 20% off to veterans, active duty troops, and federal employees; all you have to do is ask:

    RESTAURANTS

    Arby’s, A & W, Back Yard Burgers, Burger King, Captain D’s, Chick-Fil-A, Cotton Patch, Denny’s, Dunkin Donuts, IHOP (20% discount), Java Café, KFC, Long John Silver, Pancho’s Mexican Buffet, Pizza Hut

    SERVICES

    AT & T, California Cryobank, Geico, Jiffy Lube, Meineke, Sears Portrait Studio,

    TRAVEL and LEISURE

    Blockbuster, Movie Theaters, Ripley’s Attractions and Museums, Professional Sports Teams

    RESTURANTS

    Quizno’s, Sizzler, Sonic, Taco Bell, Whataburger

    PRODUCTS continue reading

    No Comments »

    An exciting opportunity from: Ted Bonanno

    Dear Bud Lichtenstern,

    Bud, please share this with the MOAA community. It is a paid internship in the Military Aftermarket group. The position reports to me. I’d like someone with prior service. Please highlight that the person must be a current college student.

    Semper fidelis,

    Ted

    Hamilton Sundstrand Internship Program - San Diego Requisition Number: 1794035 Location: San Diego, CA

    Hamilton Sundstrand is among the largest global suppliers of technologically advanced aerospace and industrial products. We design and manufacture aerospace systems for commercial, regional, corporate and military aircraft and are a major supplier for international space programs. Our industrial products serve industries ranging from hydrocarbon, chemical and food processing to construction and mining.

    The Hamilton Sundstrand Internship and Co-operative Education Programs are the cornerstones of the company's college recruiting strategy. Students hired into these programs represent our pipeline of talent - our future executives! Both programs provide opportunities for short term work assignments for students pursuing degree programs directly related to Hamilton's core business. INTERNSHIPS Internships are for students who prefer shorter work periods, usually three months during the summer. A formal agreement is not required with the school. The company's goal is to relate employment opportunities to the student's academic majors to ensure maximum productivity for all parties involved. The goal of the Intern program is to enhance the student's academic training, professional growth, and personal development.The majority of our interns work during the summer months, but there are occasionally opportunities for students to work on a part-time basis throughout the school year.

    Minimum Requirements: * Pursuing a degree directly related to Hamilton's core business * 3.0+ GPA preferred Hamilton Sundstrand seeks students currently enrolled in degree programs directly related to our core business: ENGINEERING: Aerospace, Computer Systems, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Material Science, Mechanical, Metallurgical BUSINESS: General Business, Accounting, Finance, Procurement, Operations, Marketing, Supply Chain Management TECHNICAL/NON-ENGINEERING: Computer Information Systems, Information Technology, Information Systems NATURAL SCIENCES: Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Health & Safety Must be US Citizen or Permanent resident United Technologies Corporation is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

    No Comments »

    Another Rescue

    AIR GUARD CREWS SAVE SNOWSHOER IN CALAVERAS COUNTY

    MOFFETT FEDERAL AIRFIELD, Calif. - Air National Guardsmen from the 129th Rescue Wing, recently back from a deployment to Afghanistan, conducted a successful search and rescue mission of a missing snowshoer in Calaveras County yesterday.

    Responding to the call from the Calaveras County Sherriff’s office, pararescue teams and two HH-60G Pave Hawk rescue helicopters departed here at 10:20 am. Shortly after the helicopters arrived in the Camp Connell vicinity near Dorrington, Calif., they made contact with a ground search party that found the snowshoer’s tracks. The 29-year-old male went missing Saturday near Camp Connell after departing on a snowshoe trip.

    A ground search party representative flew with 129th crews while another followed the snowshoer’s path. The ground party eventually found the snowshoer and led him to a location where the helicopters could safely pick him up. The mountainous terrain was socked in with dense fog. continue reading

    No Comments »

    New California Adjutant General

    BRIGADIER GENERAL MARY J. KIGHT APPOINTED AG CALIFORNIA GUARD

    Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today announced the appointment of Brigadier General Mary J. Kight as the first female adjutant general of the California National Guard and first African-American female National Guard adjutant general in the nation. He also thanked General William H. Wade II for his years of dedicated service.

    “Brigadier General Mary Kight is a proven courageous, loyal and honorable leader. She has a long and distinguished history of service to our state and nation and I am proud to have her as the first female adjutant general of our military forces here in California,” said Governor Schwarzenegger. “I am confident that with General Kight’s leadership, the California National Guard will continue to be fully prepared, standing ready and able to assist our local communities and our country when called upon in times of emergency.” continue reading

    No Comments »

    Stolen Valor

    DATA BASE PROVIDES SPECIFIC IDENTIFICATION

    Data base of Stolen Valor heroes or villains including phoney POW claims,bogus ranks,fake medals,etc…… Alphabetical lists of of names who have made various claims of awards or ranks that cannot be proven or have made multiple claims . Has lists of those that been proven false. Some with actual records attached versus claims…..Also includes lists of apologies and clarifications. Appears these listsof fake “heroes”might be getting bigger not smaller……

    http://www.pownetwork.org/phonies/phonies1050.htm

    Submitted By: LTC Tom Lasser, USA (RET)

    No Comments »

    Virtual Wall

    VIETNAM WAR CASUALTY LINK

    Here is a link to a virtual wall of all those lost during the Viet Nam war with the names, bio’s and other information on lost comrades.

    It is a very interesting link, and those who served in that timeframe and lost friends or family can look them up on this site.

    First click on a state……then when it opens ………scroll down to the city, the names will appear …….then click on their names…..it should show you a picture of the person or at least his bio and medals…… …….

    http://www.virtualwall.org/

    Submitted By: Robert Ramirez

    No Comments »

    Veterans Website

    INFORMATION TO MAKE LIFE BETTER

    Welcome to DefenseTracker.com, the right now, right news source for veterans, service members, reservists and defense contractors in Southern California and beyond.

    See: http://www.defensetracker.com/.

    The idea behind DefenseTracker.com is simple yet original: To provide the military population with tailored information to make their lives better, regardless of where they live.

    Please take a moment to visit the website. If you like the website, tell a friend. If you don’t, tell me.

    Rick Rogers DefenseTracker.com (757) 445.3882

    1 Comment »

    Operation Gratitude

    HALF MILLION CARE PACKAGES SENT TO COMBAT ZONES

    Van Nuys, CA - December 8, 2009 - Operation Gratitude Director of Operations, Charlie Othold, announced today that the organization will reach a major milestone on Saturday, December 19, 2009: The shipment of its 500,000th CARE PACKAGE.

    Othold expects the 500,000th package to hit the Assembly Line at ~11:15 am on Saturday, December 19th.

    In addition to Wish List items and personal letters provided by more than 250 Corporate Sponsors and Friends, and by tens of thousands of individual donors across the country, “The 500,000th Care Package will include a roaring surprise generously donated by Sands Resorts,” exclaimed Carolyn Blashek, who started the organization in 2003. A special delivery of the Half Millionth Package is being arranged. continue reading

    No Comments »