WASHINGTON, Jan. 10, 2014 - The nation depends on the professionalism of service members like the airmen of the 90th Missile Wing at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo., Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said today on a visit to the base. “We have all the great technology in the world -- and we have better technology than anyone -- and we are the strongest country on Earth … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2014
Statement on Missing Pilot From MH-53E Helo Crash Off Coast of Virginia
NORFOLK, Va., Jan. 10, 2014 (NNS) - On Jan. 8, 2014 a Navy MH-53E helicopter crashed off the coast of Virginia Beach, Va. The wife of the missing pilot has asked the Navy to release his name. The family asks for privacy during this difficult time. The missing pilot is Lt. Sean Christopher Snyder, 39, from Santee, Calif. On behalf of the Snyder family: They wish to express … [Read more...]
B-52 Upgrade to Increase Smart-Weapons Capacity
TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla., January 9, 2014 (AFNS) - Tinker AFB Airmen will update ground maintenance and mission planning software in support of a new Air Force contract that will increase the B-52 Stratofortress's "smart-weapons" capacity by 50 percent. The $24.6 million agreement stipulates that Boeing will develop a modification to existing weapon launchers so the … [Read more...]
Army Rebalancing to Pacific, Seeking Other Alignments
WASHINGTON (Army News Service, January 9, 2014) - With U.S. forces drawing down in Afghanistan, the Army is rebalancing to the Asia-Pacific region and seeking other regional alignments, said Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Ray Odierno. Speaking at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., Tuesday, Odierno addressed the future of the Army, and spoke about a wide range of … [Read more...]
Ease Landlord Disputes with Few Easy Steps
JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va., January 9, 2014 (AFNS) - Most disputes between landlords and tenants are caused by one or both of the parties' failure to meet its obligations related to the rental property. There are several steps tenants can take to ensure tenancy is peaceful and dispute-free as possible. Service members and their families should seek legal advice anytime … [Read more...]