December 24, 2012 FORT WORTH, Texas – As the year-end fiscal cliff deadline approaches, military personnel are increasingly worried about their financial futures – and they are taking actions to shore up their household finances. The First Command Financial Behaviors Index® reveals that two thirds of middle-class military families (senior NCOs and … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2012
Obama Gives Federal Workers Christmas Eve Off
American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Dec. 21, 2012 – President Barack Obama has issued an executive order closing all executive branch departments and agencies and giving employees the day off on Christmas Eve, Monday, Dec. 24, 2012. Offices and installations considered essential to national security will remain open however, and their employees will be required … [Read more...]
Obamas Offer Holiday Wishes and For All to Remember Vets
By Jim Garamone American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Dec. 22, 2012 – During the weekly address from the White House, President Obama and his wife Michelle wished service members, veterans and their families a happy holiday season, and called on all Americans to remember those in harm’s way. The theme of the president and first lady’s address was … [Read more...]
Aviation Museum Displays Christopher Kringle’s Flight Jacket During Holiday Season
December 20, 2012 By Fort Rucker Public Affairs FORT RUCKER, Ala. (Dec. 20, 2012) -- Officials at the U.S. Army Aviation Museum have set up a display showing the original flight jacket of Warrant Officer Christopher Kringle. The display tells the story of a young Santa Claus who went through flight school at Fort Rucker. There isn't much known about Kringle's early days at … [Read more...]
Santa Brings Christmas Cheer to Wounded Warriors at Hospital in Afghanistan
December 19, 2012 By Staff Sgt. David J. Overson BAGRAM, Afghanistan -- For many service members deployed to Afghanistan, Christmas can be a very emotional and depressing time of year, as they are separated from their friends and family back home. However, this year, Santa came to town and brought joy with him as he gave Christmas stockings to staff members and patients at the … [Read more...]