by Tech. Sgt. Richard A. Williams Jr. Air Force Public Affairs Agency 2/24/2012 - ORLANDO, Fla. (AFNS) -- Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley highlighted the service's need to continue future modernization plans during remarks to approximately 400 Airmen, industry officials and Air Force Association members Feb. 24. Donley spoke on the second day of the Air Force … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2012
Stolen Valor Unconstitutional?
On February 22, a federal appeals court in San Francisco began to hear arguements in one of the first cases of prosecution under the Stolen Valor Act. Originally posted Sept. 16, 2011 “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people … [Read more...]
2013 Re-Enlistment Window Opens, but with Restrictions
February 24, 2012 By Rob McIlvaine With 10 years of war winding down, the focus is now, more than ever, on retention of quality Soldiers. Beginning March 1, if a Soldier's estimated termination of service is between Oct. 1, 2012 and Sept. 30, 2013, he or she can re-enlist between now and Sept 30 of this year. Accompanying this opportunity to continue in the Army, new … [Read more...]
Military Families Can Apply for New Home
American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Feb. 23, 2012 – More than 100 wounded warriors and military and veteran families will be the recipients of a new home this year, thanks to the generosity of a nonprofit organization and one of the nation’s largest banks. Operation Homefront, which provides emergency assistance to military families and wounded warriors, has teamed up … [Read more...]
White House Announces the 2012 White House Easter Egg Roll
February 24, 2012 White House Office of Communications The President and First Lady announced today that this year’s White House Easter Egg Roll will be held on Monday, April 9, 2012. The event will feature live music, sports courts, cooking stations, storytelling and, of course, Easter egg rolling. Tied in to the First Lady’s Let’s Move! initiative, a national campaign to … [Read more...]