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Archives for October 2013

Dr. Biden and USO Join Forces to Provide Warrior Care Packs

Dr. Biden and USO Join Forces to Provide Warrior Care Packs

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30, 2013 - Dr. Jill Biden, wife of Vice President Joe Biden, joined Senate spouses and White House interns yesterday to help USO volunteers in putting together “warrior care packs” to aid wounded, injured and ill troops in their recovery process. The event was hosted on the grounds of the vice president’s residence, where Biden emphasized … [Read more...]

Flu Drug Under DOD Development Completes Second Clinical Trial

Flu Drug Under DOD Development Completes Second Clinical Trial

FORT BELVOIR, Va., Oct. 31, 2013 - The successful completion of a Phase 2 double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial for the anti-influenza drug T-705a clears the way for Phase 3 clinical trials to begin in November. Through a contract with Boston-based MediVector Inc., the investigational drug candidate is being developed by BioDefense Therapeutics, a joint product … [Read more...]

3 AF Medical Facilities Named Among Nation’s Best

3 AF Medical Facilities Named Among Nation’s Best

FALLS CHURCH, Va., October 31, 2013 (AFNS) - Three Air Force Medical Service military treatment facilities (MTFs) earned top accreditation honors recently by The Joint Commission, the leading accreditor of health care organizations in America, for exemplary performance and were named among the nation's Top Performers on Key Quality Measures. The MTFs awarded these honors … [Read more...]

Leaders Advise Commission Not to Merge Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard

Leaders Advise Commission Not to Merge Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard

WASHINGTON (10/30/13) - Air Force Reserve leaders told members of the National Commission on the Structure of the Air Force that merging the Air Force Reserve with the Air National Guard would create little value and cause numerous adverse impacts - detracting from the broader goal of improving the Air Force structure. Appointed by the fiscal 2013 National Defense … [Read more...]

Adding More Tools to Counter-Improvised Explosive Device Toolbox

Adding More Tools to Counter-Improvised Explosive Device Toolbox

KAPISA PROVINCE, Afghanistan (Oct. 30, 2013) - For years, route clearance patrols have helped keep the streets of Afghanistan safe from improvised explosive devices. U.S. Army combat engineers scour the country every day looking for IEDs, not just to ensure safe travel for military convoys, but also to protect the Afghan citizens who use the roads as well. But the day of the … [Read more...]

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Baltic States Pledge to Meet NATO’s 5% GDP Military Target

JULY 27, 2025 – Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth held an enhanced honor cordon and quadrilateral meeting at the Pentagon, welcoming Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur, Latvian Defense Minister Andris Sprūds and Lithuanian Defense Minister Dovilė Šakalienė. During the meeting, the Baltic states pledged to meet the target of 5% of their gross domestic product for […]

Air National Guard Unveils New Bonus Program

MARCH 11, 2023 – On March 1st, the Air National Guard (ANG) launched a new bonus program to attract and retain personnel in critical specialties. The initiative offers significant financial rewards, with bonuses of up to $90,000 for eligible members, depending on their Air Force Specialty Codes (AFSCs). This strategic move aims to strengthen the […]

Education Benefits Make Stronger Service Members

APRIL 3, 2025 – Within the armed forces, a variety of educational benefits are available that allow service members to both improve themselves and make themselves more valuable to their service branch. One example is the Military Tuition Assistance Program. The program is available to enlisted personnel, officers and warrant officers in the Army, Navy, […]

Former Soldier Navigates Job Hunt

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 — In early 2017, Michael Quinn endured what he called the worst day in the worst year of his life. Quinn, then a sergeant major and 24-year Army Soldier, had weathered deployments in Iraq, Afghanistan and the Philippines. As an Army counter-intelligence agent, he said he learned to operate under grave circumstances […]

Financial Planning for Military Families

JUNE 25, 2025 – Have you ever wondered how military families manage their finances while dealing with deployments, relocations, and changing pay structures? Financial planning is a vital part of life for families who serve. With unique benefits, challenges, and lifestyle changes, military families must make smart financial decisions that protect their future and help […]

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