Archives for June 2014

AF Awards New Combat Rescue Helicopter Contract

June 27, 2014, WASHINGTON (AFNS) - The Air Force awarded a $1.28 billion contract for the initial engineering and manufacturing development phase of the new combat rescue helicopter to Sikorsky Aircraft Company on June 26. The contract also includes procurement of the first four of the program’s planned 112 aircraft. “Over the last 10 years, the Air Force has … [Read more...]

VA Announces $5 Million in Grants to Aid Homeless Veterans With Special Needs

June 26, 2014, WASHINGTON - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today announced that it is making renewed funding available to 25 organizations in 11 states that provide transitional housing and supportive services to homeless Veterans with special needs. The Grant and Per Diem Program (GPD) Special Need Grants – totaling $5 million to grantees – will allow … [Read more...]

Presidential Order Puts Caps on Student Loans

June 26, 2014, MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C. - President Barrack Obama signed an executive order June 9 allowing service members on active duty to have their federal and private student loan interest rates lowered to six percent without the need for additional paperwork under the Service Members Civil Relief Act. The SCRA provides protection for active duty … [Read more...]

Officials Offer Advice for Peak Moving Season

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill., June 26, 2014 - Help is available for service members, civilians and their families making a permanent-change-of-station move this summer, Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command officials here said. SDDC, a component of U.S. Transportation Command, provides global deployment and distribution services to meet the nation's objectives … [Read more...]

Force Improvement Program Changing Future of AFGSC

June 26, 2014, WASHINGTON (AFNS) - The Air Force is making major improvements to how it supports and empowers the Airmen who perform the nuclear mission. Lt. Gen. Stephen Wilson, the commander of Air Force Global Strike Command, addressed members of the Air Force Association on how the Force Improvement Program, or FIP, is fostering a culture of empowerment among nuclear … [Read more...]

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Squadrone Gets New Tactical Vehicles

DECEMBER 16, 2025 – The 332nd Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron received new Joint Light Tactical Vehicles, improving the fleet used for base defense and increasing safety and survivability in challenging terrain, in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 3, 2025. The JLTVs delivered to the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing were part of a […]

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 […]

Military Students’ Tips to Balance Service and Studies

OCTOBER 10, 2025 – Studying in college while serving in the military can be highly rewarding but also extremely demanding in some respects. Military members, veterans, and their families typically balance demanding duty schedules, deployments, family responsibilities, and school schedules. It requires careful planning, flexibility, and being willing to seek and take advantage of available […]

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 […]

How Military Families Can Avoid Financial Panic During a Shutdown

OCTOBER 23, 2025 – Government shutdowns create unique challenges for military families who live on tight budgets, frequently relocate, and manage the constant demands of military service. While the uncertainty can feel overwhelming, following these five strategies can help you navigate the crisis with confidence. Keep Perspective. This financial disruption will end, just as the […]