JANUARY 9, 2020 - There were no American or Iraqi casualties as a result of the Iranian missile attacks on Al Asad Air Base and the city of Irbil in Iraq, President Donald J. Trump said today. After meeting with his national security team, the president reiterated in the strongest manner that the United States will not allow Iran to gain nuclear weapons and the means to … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2020
Air Force Relaunches Employee Assistance Program
JANUARY 9, 2020 - The Air Force Employee Assistance Program has relaunched with a new phone number and website. The program will provide the same services as it did in the past, and at no cost. It may be accessed 24/7 by all Air Force civilian personnel (APF and NAF), Guard/Reserve and family members. William Sherman, 14th Flying Training Wing community support … [Read more...]
Navy Smashes FY19 Retention Benchmarks, Guns for Even Higher Retention for FY20
JANUARY 9, 2020 - The Navy exceeded retention benchmarks for Fiscal Year 2019, reflecting Sailors' desires to remain in service despite a strong national economy, according to data released Jan. 8. Sailors in their first ten years of service—Zones A and B—decided to stick around at reenlistment rates of 64% and 72% respectively, well above the benchmarks. Zone C, those in … [Read more...]
NATO Temporarily Suspends Training Mission in Iraq
JANUARY 8, 2020 - Although NATO is committed to the training mission in Iraq, the alliance has suspended training operations in the country, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said in Brussels today. "In everything that we do, the safety of our personnel is paramount," Stoltenberg told the media after a meeting of the North Atlantic Council. "As such, we have for the … [Read more...]
Puerto Rico National Guard Helps Respond to Earthquake
JANUARY 8, 2020 - The Puerto Rico National Guard was activated Tuesday to help respond to earthquakes that caused heavy damage, some injuries, and at least one fatality in the southwest area of the island. Gov. Wanda Vázquez-Garced activated the Guard after a series of earthquakes along the southern coast culminating in a predawn 6.4 temblor Tuesday. "The Puerto Rico … [Read more...]