December 7, 2012 By Sgt. Duncan Brennan CAMP MARMAL, Afghanistan (Dec. 7, 2012) -- Chaplains from Europe and the U.S. took part in the first ever chaplains conference at Camp Marmal in Balkh Province, Afghanistan, Nov. 13th in an international exchange of faith and fellowship. It was a chance to share worship and scripture, said Graham. It was also a chance to exchange … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2012
Balancing the Weights for A Strong Upper Body
The strength and definition of a toned upper body is a highly sought after trait, but what most gym rats may not realize is there is much more to gaining upper body strength than simply being able to bench press more than the next weightlifter. True upper body power is gained from balanced overall strength; employing muscles in the back, chest, shoulders and arms. When done … [Read more...]
Obama Pays Tribute to Special Ops Member Killed During Abduction Rescue Mission
American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Dec. 9, 2012 – President Obama and Secretary Panetta paid tribute today to the special operations service member killed in the rescue of an American in eastern Afghanistan yesterday. The Taliban abducted the man Dec. 5 near the Sarobi district of Afghanistan’s Kabul province. His name is being withheld. Marine Corps Gen. … [Read more...]
Thrift Savings Plan Contribution Limits Increase in 2013
By Kathryn Iapichino Air Force Personnel Center Benefits and Entitlements Counselor JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas -- The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board has announced the 2013 elective deferral limit for regular Thrift Savings Plan contributions increased from $17,000 to $17,500 for 2013, Air Force Personnel Center officials said. The TSP catch-up plan … [Read more...]
Army Developing Next-Generation Surveillance Aircraft
December 5, 2012 By Kris Osborn Army scientists, engineers and program developers are making substantial progress building and integrating a technically sophisticated battlefield surveillance aircraft called Enhanced Medium Altitude Reconnaissance and Surveillance System in a laboratory at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md., service officials said. The initial task, now underway … [Read more...]