SAN DIEGO (NNS, July 25, 2013) - The national Save A Life Tour (SALT) alcohol-awareness program educated Sailors on the effects of drinking and driving at the Naval Base San Diego base theater, July 23. The tour features a simulator which allows participants to experience the vision and steering reactions of a person who is driving while intoxicated. "The simulator … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2013
Air Force to Convene Selective Lt Col and Col Early Retirement Board
7/25/2013 - JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) - The Air Force will convene a selective early retirement board Dec. 9 to consider eligible lieutenant colonels and colonels for retirement under the FY14 Force Management Program. SERB is one of several FM programs to be implemented in FY14 to help size and balance the force to meet authorized end strength levels, … [Read more...]
Free Smartphone App designed to Keep Airmen Informed
7/25/2013 - JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) - The Air Force launched a free mobile application geared toward informing Airmen and families about force support squadron morale, welfare and recreation events happening on their bases. "MyAirForceLife," developed by the Air Force Personnel Center, links eligible patrons to force support squadron-related MWR … [Read more...]
Feds Feeds Families Food Drive Underway
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C. (7/25/2013) - For the past three years, the Feds Feeds Families food drive conducted by Marines, Sailors and community members aboard the air station has collected and distributed thousands of pounds of non-perishable food items to a local food bank. Established by President Obama, Feds Feeds Families is a federal program that runs … [Read more...]
Wakeup Call on Weight Leads Airman to Fitness
JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C., July 25, 2013 - A photojournalist assigned to the 628th Air Base Wing public affairs office here has lost more than 60 pounds since he began his fitness journey a little more than a year ago. Air Force Senior Airman Jared Trimarchi’s road to fitness has been paved with hard work and discipline, all to improve his health. Today, he inspires … [Read more...]