WASHINGTON, September 06, 2013 (AFNS) - For peak performance, Airmen should eat healthy and exercise regularly. But in the quest to gain an "edge," many Airmen resort to dietary supplements. Enter Operation Supplement Safety, or OPSS. This Defense Department educational campaign, accessible at www.hprc-online.org/opss, educates the warfighter and healthcare provider on … [Read more...]
Same-Sex Spouses Eligible for Join Spouse, Accompanied Assignments
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS, September 04, 2013) - Air Force military members with same-sex active duty spouses are now eligible for join spouse assignment consideration and those with a civilian same-sex spouse are now eligible for command sponsorship consideration, Air Force Personnel Center officials said. Following a June 26 Supreme Court decision … [Read more...]
Same-Sex Spouses Can Get ID Cards Sept. 3
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS, August 30, 2013) - Same-sex spouses of Air Force military members, eligible civilian employees and military retirees may be enrolled in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System by their sponsors and get their dependent identification card beginning Sept. 3, Air Force Personnel Center officials said today. Following a … [Read more...]
AF Tuition Assistance Application Window Delayed for FY14
WASHINGTON (AFNS, August 30, 2013) - Airmen applying for tuition assistance in fiscal 2014 will see several changes in both eligibility for and administration of the program. Due to these changes, the application window for classes beginning on or after Oct. 1 will not open until Sept. 9 to allow for system updates. This program is applicable to Guard and Reserve only when … [Read more...]
Airmen Train for Contingency Operations
ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (AFNS, 08/27/2013) - The blood vessels dilate. The heart starts pounding faster as adrenaline kicks into full gear. The jumpers manage to keep a calm bearing as they wait for the signal. They're ready. The light turns green, and from the dark cargo hold of a C-130 Hercules, they jump into the bright tropical skies of the Pacific. As part of the … [Read more...]