December 11, 2013, YUMA, Ariz. - “Lord of power and might, whose mercy is everlasting, guard and guide those who place their lives in the balance to ensure the safety of those nearby.” – Rev. Carl Bergstrom, Explosive Ordnance Disposal prayer Over the last decade, the face of modern warfare has evolved. Terms like IED (improvised explosive device), HME … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2013
New Year is a Perfect Time to Update Contact Information and Records
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, December 11, 2013 (AFNS) - With the new year just around the corner, now is the perfect time for Airmen to double check and, if necessary, update their contact information, secure web account access and emergency records, Air Force Personnel Center officials said. The traditional move season is over, so some Airmen may have outdated … [Read more...]
Steps for PCS: Making Sure Fido is ‘Homeward Bound’
JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va., December 10, 2013 (AFNS) - Although they are not flying business class, more than 100,000 pets travel by air each year, according to the Humane Society of the United States. Service members with animals know the importance of having their precious cargo with them every step of the move. Relocating half way around the world or even across the … [Read more...]
Dr. Jill Biden Hosts a National Guard Christmas Tree Dedication
The White House, December 10, 2013 - Dr. Biden -- herself a National Guard mom -- welcomed senior National Guard spouses, National Guard Family Program members, and their children to her office for a National Guard Christmas tree dedication. The 54 ornaments came from each state, territory, and the District of Columbia. Each state submitted one ornament, some of which were … [Read more...]
Universities Partner to Create Degree Program and Support Leader Development
FORT LEE, Va. (December 9, 2013) - The Army Logistics University and Virginia Commonwealth University have partnered to create a new degree program to support Soldiers. The Master of Supply Chain Management is slated to begin in fall 2014 and will emphasize innovation, critical thinking and logistics management. In a ceremony Dec. 4, at the Richmond campus, Dr. Michael Rao, … [Read more...]