June 16, 2014, JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) - The 2014 Air Force Retiree Council met in May to discuss issues important to retirees and surviving spouses, and receive briefings on various subjects important to the retiree community. This was the first time the council convened since 2012. Last year's annual meeting was cancelled because of budget … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2014
New York Army National Guard Soldiers Display Tools of Their Trade for Army’s 239th Birthday
June 16, 2014, NEW YORK - More than 20 New York National Guard Soldiers from the historic 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry took part in a New York City ceremony held in Bryant Park here Friday to commemorate the Army’s 239th birthday. With the skyline of New York City as a backdrop, the National Guard Soldiers gathered at the park and set up two displays on the north … [Read more...]
Statement by the President on Iraq
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June 13, 2014, White House Communications THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everybody. I wanted to take some time to give you a quick update about the situation in Iraq. Yesterday, I convened a meeting with my National Security Council to discuss the situation there, and this morning I received an update from my team. Over the last several days, we've seen significant gains … [Read more...]
Cheating in ALS: Zero Tolerance for Compromise of Core Values
June 13, 2014, LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va (AFNS) - Each year at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia, approximately 400 senior airmen and staff sergeants attend Airman Leadership School, a five-week professional military education course which serves as the educational bedrock for new noncommissioned officers. Students enrolled in the rigorous 24-day program learn the … [Read more...]
US Navy Releases New 3-D Medical Study Aid App
June 13, 2014, MILLINGTON, Tenn. (NNS) - The Navy launched a new innovative app June 13 entitled "Anatomy Study Guide App - America's Navy." This new, first-of-its-kind app is now available for free in the App Store and Google Play Store. Created by the Navy's advertising agency, Lowe Campbell Ewald, the app will serve as a relevant tool to help students with their studies … [Read more...]