FORT LEE, Va., May 24, 2013 – When furloughs are implemented, most military commissaries will close one day a week on Mondays, the Defense Commissary Agency’s top official said. The closures will be for up to 11 days between July 8 and Sept. 30. “We know that any disruption in commissary operations will impact our patrons. “Also, we understand the … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2013
Sea Knight Makes Final Flight
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION FUTENMA, OKINAWA, Japan (5/24/2013) -- A CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 262 made its final flight May 20 after flying from Marine Corps Air Station Futenma to Camp Kinser where it will await final disposition. The CH-46E is one of twelve helicopters used by HMM-262 that will be phased-out during the next couple of … [Read more...]
Obama Delineates Counterterrorism Policy
WASHINGTON, May 23, 2013 – President Barack Obama spoke today on U.S. counterterrorism policy and looked at how the United States can defend itself from terrorism, yet remain true to core beliefs. The president’s speech at the National Defense University on Fort Lesley J. McNair here took a broad view of counterterrorism efforts. Obama reviewed what has taken place … [Read more...]
New Student Loan Resource Available to U.S. Service Members
5/23/2013 - America’s servicemen and servicewomen will now have more information about their federal education loans, special benefits available to them, and their repayment options with the release of a new brochure announced today. “We know that our servicemen and women are faced with an abundance of challenges and transitions while deployed and upon … [Read more...]
Air Force Leaders Send Memorial Day Message
5/23/2013 - WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III send the following Memorial Day message to Airmen of the U.S. Air Force and their families: Memorial Day provides an opportunity to reflect upon the sacrifices of our nation's uniformed service members, particularly the more than one million Soldiers, … [Read more...]