posted on August 5, 2005 04:52:23 PM new
I found this on Careerbuilder.com
Weapons Systems Technician - Cannon Crewmember
The Cannon Crewmember is a Soldier that operates high-tech cannon artillery weapons systems. In the New York Army National Guard, the Cannon Crewmember is critical in ensuring the United States’ battlefield superiority. Cannon Crewmembers excel at teamwork and use their top-notch decision-making abilities in the execution of their important duties.
The New York Army National Guard is an elite group of warriors who dedicate a portion of their time to serving their nation. Guard members train part-time to be ready full-time, should their state or nation call them to serve.
Major Duties
Loads and fires howitzers
Sets fuse and charge on a variety of munitions, including high explosive artillery rounds, laser guided projectiles, scatterable mines, and rocket assisted projectiles
Uses computer generated fire direction data to set elevation of cannon tube for loading and firing
Employs rifles, machine guns, and grenade and rocket launchers in offensive and defensive operations
Drives and operates heavy and light wheeled trucks and tracked vehicles
Transports and manages artillery ammunition
Participates in reconnaissance operations to include security operations and position preparation
Maintains operational readiness of vehicles and equipment
Benefits
$10,000 Bonus
Paid Training
A Monthly Paycheck
Montgomery G.I. Bill
Up to 100% Tuition Assistance for College
Student Loan Repayment Program - Up to $20,000 for existing student loans
Retirement Benefits for Part-time Service
REQUIREMENTS
Must be male - this job is not open to women
High School Diploma or GED
Between the ages of 17 and 39
Normal color vision
Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards
Ability to lift very heavy objects
Must meet citizenship requirements (see www.1-800-GO-GUARD.com for details)
posted on August 5, 2005 05:56:52 PM newRe-enlistments are exceeding their goals
I wonder why.
Army officials attribute the strong re-enlistment rates to unprecedented cash bonuses and a renewed sense of purpose in fighting terrorism. Some of the record bonuses are tax-free if soldiers re-enlist while in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Re-enlistment bonuses range from as little as $1,000 to as much as $150,000, depending on the type of job and length of re-enlistment. The $150,000 bonuses are offered only to senior special operations commandos who agree to stay in the military for up to six more years. The average bonus is $10,000, said Col. Debbra Head, who monitors Army retention at the Pentagon
Absolute faith has been shown, consistently, to breed intolerance. And intolerance, history teaches us, again and again, begets violence.
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President George Bush: "Over time the truth will come out."
President George Bush: "Our people are going to find out the truth, and the truth will say that this intelligence was good intelligence. There's no doubt in my mind."
Bush was right. The truth did come out and the facts are he misled Congress and the American people about the reasons we should go to war in Iraq.
