Sept. 23, 2010 Family advocates take cause to Capitol Hill Dozens of military family members took to the nation's capital Sept. 21 to educate lawmakers about their most pressing issues.Those issues were revealed in the Blue Star Families' 2010 Military Family Lifestyle Survey, which the military family advocacy group unveiled in the Capitol Visitors Center
Sept. 23, 2010 Officials urge protection against identity theft Defense Department officials are urging servicemembers to be aware of identity theft and are providing ways for them to protect themselves, the director of DOD's personal finance office said.Dave Julian said officials take the problem very seriously. "We equate it to service readiness," he
Sept. 22, 2010 Sept. 19 airpower summary Coalition airpower integrated with Operation New Dawn partners in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan during operations Sept. 19, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.
Sept. 22, 2010 Sept. 18 airpower summary Coalition airpower integrated with Operation New Dawn partners in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan during operations Sept. 18, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.
Sept. 22, 2010 Airmen continue flow of nation-wide distribution of flood relief supplies in Pakistan Three and a half weeks after their arrival in Pakistan, Airmen with the 621st Contingency Response Element continue to work in close partnership with the Pakistan government and military at Pakistan Air Force Base Chaklala to support the nationwide distribution of international aid to flood-affected
Sept. 22, 2010 Senegal president praises Guard partnerships The National Guard State Partnership Program is increasing understanding between people in African countries and the United States, the president of Senegal said here Sept. 19."Each country can learn something from another," President Abdoulaye Wade said in an interview at the end of a two-day visit
Sept. 22, 2010 Airmen participate in Operation Market Garden anniversary Nineteen Airmen along with three C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron traveled to Holland Sept. 16 to 19 to participate in the reenactment of the largest airborne assault in history to date. More than 1,000 Dutch, German, British, Polish and American servicemembers
Sept. 22, 2010 Net-centricity transcends the network, experts say Several high-level Air Force, joint service and industry speakers discussed the powers and perils of operating in a net-centric environment at this year's Net-Centric Operations Conference at the Wentworth Hotel and Conference Center here Sept. 20.Sponsored by the Patriots Roost Chapter of the
Sept. 22, 2010 Airman inducted into Pentagon's Hall of Heroes Chief Master Sgt. Richard Etchberger was posthumously inducted into the Pentagon's Hall of Heroes in a ceremony Sept. 22 following presentation of the Medal of Honor during a White House ceremony the day before."Today, we bring honor to Chief Etchberger's memory and our nation's highest tribute to
Sept. 22, 2010 Filling civilian vacancies easier with advanced recruiting, online resources As Air Force officials work to streamline and expedite the hiring process for the civilian workforce, they are encouraging hiring managers to initiate the recruitment process prior to an incumbent's departure.If the position being vacated is already funded, properly classified and serviced by the