DECEMBER 26, 2019 - Since the 1970s, Army veteran Jim Annis has been a real-life Santa to the children in his community. He estimates to have made about 250 wooden toys each year -- cars, trucks and even longer semitrailers -- that he hands out to children at a local Salvation Army. This year, at the age of 80, he made nearly 300 due to demand, costing nearly $1,000 to … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2019
Combat Team Mail Clerks Distribute Connections From Home
DECEMBER 26, 2019 - They come in all shapes and sizes. Some have handwritten messages on the outside, others have decorative tape or drawings. Whether a padded envelope or heavy cardboard box from a shipping company, it's not the outside that matters to Soldiers, but the contents and its thoughtfulness within. U.S. Soldiers deployed in the 30th Armored Brigade Combat Team … [Read more...]
NORAD Tracks Santa
DECEMBER 24, 2019 - As the North American Aerospace Defense Command conducts its primary mission of defending the homeland, it stands ready to continue its tradition of tracking Santa’s journey around the globe on Dec. 24. “In addition to our day-to-day mission of defending North America, we are proud to carry on the tradition of tracking Santa as he travels along his … [Read more...]
Read the Fine Print — Don’t Get Caught Waiving Your Rights
DECEMBER 24, 2019 - Before signing a lease or contract, ensure that you don’t unknowingly waive your rights under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA). The SCRA is a federal law enacted in 2003 which restricts or limits actions against military personnel serving on active duty. The Act was designed to allow active duty service members, especially those who are … [Read more...]
Defense Bill Funds Largest Pay Raises in a Decade
DECEMBER 24, 2019 - The $738 billion defense spending bill signed into law today by President Donald J. Trump funds the largest pay increases in a decade and the creation of the U.S. Space Force. Defense officials said service members and families will benefit from a $19.5 billion increase of the Defense Department's 2019 funding, including a 3.1% pay raise for military and … [Read more...]