March 8, 2012 by Tech. Sgt. Vernon Cunningham 455th Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs 3/8/2012 - BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan (AFNS) -- Men and women from every military service dedicated their day to honoring one of the Air Force's fallen heroes here March 4. The 455th Air Expeditionary Wing hosted a ruck march, remembrance ceremony and celebratory barbecue to honor … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2012
Remarks by the Navy’s Honorable Ray Mabus
March 5, 2012 Remarks by the Honorable Ray Mabus - Secretary of the Navy 21stCentury Sailor & Marine USS Bataan Captain, thank you so much. I’m glad to be back on Bataan. It is great to have so many Sailors from the waterfront and Marines from Camp Allen here as well. I am honored to be once again standing in the hangar bay aboard Bataan. Sailors and Marines aboard this … [Read more...]
Chefs Compete in Largest U.S. Army Culinary Arts Competition Ever
March 7, 2012 By C. Todd Lopez It was cold inside the field house here, like a refrigerator, March 5, as military chefs prepared for another day of competitive cooking at the 37th U.S. Army Culinary Arts Competition. "Earlier you could see your breath in here," said Pfc. Caleigh Batchelder. "It was so cold. My hands were so cold." "They're shaking!" said Spc. Nicole … [Read more...]
Be Cautious: Geotagging Poses Security Risks
March 7, 2012 By Cheryl Rodewig FORT BENNING, Ga. (March 7, 2012) -- "Is a badge on Foursquare or Facebook worth your life?" The question was posed by Brittany Brown, social media manager of the Online and Social Media Division at the Office of the Chief of Public Affairs. It may sound outlandish, but in the age of social geotagging, it can be a reality. There are a number … [Read more...]
Tenure Change Continues to Affect Assignments
Debbie Gildea Air Force Personnel 3/7/2012 - JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) -- The January return to pre-2003 enlisted high year of tenure rates continues to impact assignments, Air Force Personnel Center officials announced today. High year of tenure is the maximum number of years enlisted Airmen in each grade may remain on active duty. In 2003, HYT was … [Read more...]