WASHINGTON (AFNS, September 19, 2013) - Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody is bringing Roll Call back to the Air Force. Roll Call is designed to deliver messages to the field from senior Air Force leadership for Airmen to use as a topic of discussion when they gather for daily or weekly meetings. “Our Air Force has long valued each and every … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2013
Some Airmen May be Entitled to Additional SRB Money
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO - RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS, September 19, 2013) - Enlisted Airmen who retrained into a career field with a selective reenlistment bonus may be eligible for additional bonus money, even if they are now separated or retired from the Air Force. Air Force officials are reviewing records of Airmen who over the past several years may have been paid less than … [Read more...]
Active Denial System Proves Non-Lethal Maritime Security Capabilities
JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS (September 19, 2013) - It cannot be heard, seen or smelled, but those in its sights will know it by the intolerable heating sensation they feel from head to toe. The Joint Non-Lethal Weapons Directorate, from Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., demonstrated the maritime security application of the Active Denial System, or ADS, at Joint Base … [Read more...]
Fitness Entrepreneur Launches Kickstarter Campaign with “Accidental” Product
September 19, 2013 - For fitness enthusiast Michael Volkin, 9/11 was a life changing event. He joined the Army only a few days after September 11, 2001. Once he graduated basic training, he found himself deployed to Iraq. But Sergeant Volkin had an interesting job. Among his other duties as a Chemical Operations Sergeant, he was the company fitness trainer. He found himself … [Read more...]
Army Vice Chief and Wounded Warriors Share Inspirations
WASHINGTON (American Forces Press Service, Sept. 18, 2013) - The Army's vice chief of staff came out to show his support Sunday for wounded warriors across all branches of service during the third annual Wounded Warriors Celebrity Softball Classic following the Washington Nationals home game. Gen. John F. Campbell watched as wounded warriors, families and friends from the … [Read more...]