U.S. Air Force Staff Sgts. Michael and Ashyln HartmanKaelynn Hartmann, 173rd Maintenance Group, pose for a photo with their daughters next to eleven-year-old Kaeylnn Hartman'sartwork on the nose of an F-15C at Kingsley Field in Klamath Falls Falls, Oregon, June 23, 2023. Kaelynn submitted her artwork to a Nose Art contest hosted by the Military and Family Readiness office in … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2023
Preparing for PCS? The TASP Can Help
JUNE 29, 2023 — Moving can mean a fresh start in a new and potentially exciting place. But no matter how easy or difficult, it always means extensive planning and preparation, incurring expenses, disrupting regular schedules for children, interrupting relationships and putting a lot of space between you and the people you care most about. “The difficulty (of a move) … [Read more...]
Supersonic Bombers Complete Successful Rotation
JUNE 29, 2023 - U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancers from the 7th Bomb Wing, Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, concluded their rotation as part of a Bomber Task Force Europe mission based at RAF Fairford, June 27, 2023. Before returning to Texas, the bombers flew a final mission over Europe focused on integrating with NATO allies, promoting U.S. and NATO commitment to deterring adversary … [Read more...]
U.S. Navy Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Bahamian Independence
JUNE 29, 2023 - On June 28, amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) arrived in Nassau, The Bahamas for a port visit aimed to commemorate the 50th anniversary of U.S. - The Bahamas relations and the 50th anniversary of Bahamian independence. During the visit, U.S. Northern Command and U.S. Embassy Nassau will host officials from the government of the Commonwealth of The … [Read more...]
Veterans to See Cost-Of-Living Increase to Their Benefits
JUNE 29, 2023 - On June 14, 2023, President Joe Biden signed into law the Veterans Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Act of 2023, which directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide a cost-of-living adjustment for Veterans benefits in 2024 equal to the COLA applied to Social Security benefits, as determined by the Social Security Administration (SSA). The … [Read more...]