February 26, 2013 COUNTERING IMPROVISED EXPLOSIVE DEVICES Strengthening U.S. Policy Improvised explosive devices (IEDs) remain one of the most accessible weapons available to terrorists and criminals to damage critical infrastructure and inflict casualties, as was demonstrated in the attempted bombing of Northwest Flight 253 on December 25, 2009, the October 2010 air cargo … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2013
Military Saves Week Encourages Soldiers, Families to Budget
FORT BELVOIR, Va. (Feb. 25, 2013) -- Soldiers and families who wonder why they don't have any money left at the end of each pay period can learn some of the reasons during Military Saves Week, from Feb. 25 to March. 2. More importantly, service members can attend financial management classes hosted by Army Community Services Financial Readiness Program, so they can learn the … [Read more...]
Tax Breaks for the Military
Nothing can make up for the hardship of serving in the armed forces. But the government does offer some special tax breaks so that soldiers don’t have to add income taxes to their list of worries. If you serve in the military, here are some of the breaks that you might find helpful for your 2012 taxes. Combat Pay Doesn't Count as Income and Is Not Taxable While you … [Read more...]
Obama Recommended Sequestration in 2011, So Why The Flip Flop?
February 25, 2013 WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the White House is releasing new state-by-state reports on the devastating impact the sequester will have on jobs and middle class families across the country if Congressional Republicans fail to compromise to avert the sequester by March 1st. But, in 2011, the president said something totally different: As the video clip … [Read more...]
AF Releases Criteria for New Combat Medal
2/25/2013 - WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- Air Force officials released nomination criteria for the new Distinguished Warfare Medal Feb. 15, following defense officials' announcement of the new decoration days prior. The DWM will be awarded to honor individuals for single acts of extraordinary achievement, not involving acts of valor, that directly impact combat or other military … [Read more...]