WASHINGTON, November 22, 2013 (AFNS) - Offering a glimpse at what commissary and military exchange services could become in light of smaller and unpredictable budgets, the Defense Commissary Agency director and CEO described to Congress yesterday the consequences sequestration and the government shutdown have already imposed. Customers packed commissaries Oct. 1, the first … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2013
Government: Donating Money is Best to Help People Affected by Typhoon Haiyan
WASHINGTON (11/21/13) - The most effective way to support people affected by disasters, including Typhoon Yolanda/Haiyan in the Philippines, is to provide monetary donations to relief and charitable organizations working directly with affected populations. Even very small cash donations make a significant difference, thanks to relief and charitable organizations' bulk … [Read more...]
Air Force Official Recommends Energy Partnerships
ARLINGTON, Va., November 21, 2013 (AFNS) - Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Energy, Dr. Kevin T. Geiss, emphasized service collaboration in cost-savings measures during a panel discussion at the Joint Services Energy Panel at the George Mason University Arlington Campus here Nov. 20. Geiss said the Air Force's total fleet amounts to more than double that of … [Read more...]
Hagel Urges Senate Approval of Treaty on Disability Rights
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21, 2013 - Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel is urging the Senate to ratify a United Nations treaty that protects the rights of people with disabilities and extends to them full equality under the law in participating nations. “On behalf of America's service members, [Defense Department] civilians, and military family members with disabilities, I urge the … [Read more...]
Army and DOD Team Together to Increase Pacific Military Satellite Access
ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. (Nov. 21, 2013) - By building a "slice" of its larger Network-Centric Teleport system at the Army's Regional Hub Node in Guam, the Department of Defense can access an additional military satellite that was previously out of its reach and improve its support in the Asia-Pacific region. "The DOD Teleport program has gained a whole new venue to … [Read more...]