Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Arlington National Cemetery Announces Training Program

Get rid of the political hack appointee's, as per supervisors, but better yet take it out of the Army's hands and place it in the Veterans Administration National Cemeteries branch!!

Arlington National Cemetery Announces Training Program for Employees and Selection of Superintendent


19 October 2010 - Arlington National Cemetery Announces Training Program for Employees and Selection of Superintendent

The Secretary of the Army John McHugh announced today that the Army and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) have entered into a formal agreement that will allow Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) employees to enroll in the VA’s National Cemetery Administration (NCA) Training Center. The Department of Veterans Affairs has operated the center since 2004, providing training and professional development to employees who manage and operate national cemeteries.

“While Arlington National Cemetery’s unique military mission sets us apart from other national cemeteries, we are committed to learning from and partnering with experts in cemetery administration to improve overall operations,” McHugh said. “With 131 cemeteries nationwide, VA has tremendous experience in day-to-day cemetery operations, and we believe this unique professional development opportunity will help our employees develop the skills needed to better meet their mission.”

The Department of Veterans Affairs’ NCA Training Center emphasizes technical, supervisory and leadership training for employees ranging from supervisors and equipment operators, to groundskeepers and cemetery representatives. The NCA also offers training to state veteran cemetery employees to assist them in meeting national shrine standards at their local facilities. {read rest}

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