JANUARY 8, 2015, GREAT LAKES, Ill. (NNS) - In an effort to standardize training and education across the military services, Recruit Training Command (RTC) and Officer Training Command (OTC) will run a pilot program, which will no longer require female accessions to cut their hair. The pilot program, which will run from January through March 2015, comes after receiving fleet … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2015
2014 Was a Year of Transition and Drawdown for USFOR-A
BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan (Jan. 8, 2015) - With the start of Resolute Support, and the continuing drawdown of U.S. troops in Afghanistan, 2015 will be a period of accelerating change for U.S. Forces Afghanistan. This year will be challenging, but the transition has been relatively smooth due to the already successful retrograde operations accomplished in 2014. "Over the … [Read more...]
End of An Era Signals New Beginnings For Security Forces
JANUARY 8, 2015, SILVER FLAG ALPHA, Nev. (AFNS) - Ninety-five security forces Airmen from around the country attended the last 99th Ground Combat Training Squadron's Base Security Operations course Dec. 6-20, at the Silver Flag Alpha Range Complex, outside of Las Vegas. The Airmen not only received critical pre-deployment skills during their course, but they unknowingly … [Read more...]
AER Now Accepting Scholarship Applications
ALEXANDRIA, Va., (Jan. 7, 2015) - Army Emergency Relief, or AER, began accepting applications for next year's scholarships and the application period will remain open through May 1. Last year, AER awarded 3,637 scholarships, totaling more than $8.8 million to the spouses and children of Soldiers. AER supports both the Spouse Scholarship Program, as well as the Maj. Gen. … [Read more...]
Air Force Government Travel Cards Receive Tech Upgrade
JANUARY 7, 2014, WASHINGTON (AFNS) - Beginning this month, Citibank is issuing chip and PIN-enabled government travel cards (GTC) to new card applicants, individuals whose cards will expire in 2015 and individuals who have reported lost or stolen cards. This is the first phase in a multi-phased rollout, which will enhance the security and convenience of government travel … [Read more...]