11/1/2012 - FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. (AFNS) -- A year after publishing the final print edition of Airman magazine, the Air Force is unveiling a new digital version of the service's official magazine specifically geared for tablet devices. "Built specifically for Apple and Android tablet users, this new format gives readers all the in-depth feature stories and spectacular … [Read more...]
President Proclaims November as Military Family Month
November 02, 2012 By American Forces Press Service | Headquarters Marine Corps | WASHINGTON -- “In our military families, we see the best our country has to offer. They demonstrate the virtues that have made America great for more than two centuries and the values that will preserve our greatness for centuries to come,” President Barack Obama said in his … [Read more...]
Extended absentee voting for New York military and overseas voters
November 2, 2012 Alexandria, Va. (AFNS) -- Registered military and overseas voters in New York will have additional time to submit a request for an absentee ballot. Due to Hurricane Sandy, the State Board of Elections has extended the deadline for receiving ballot requests by mail or by fax to Friday, Nov. 2. Voters in New York County (Manhattan) should use the following … [Read more...]
2012 BAH Virginia
Virginia (FY2012) Find your Location and the corresponding Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) in the pay tables below. All pay is listed in terms of dollars per month. Enlisted Personnel (Without Dependents) Location E-1 E-2 E-3 E-4 E-5 E-6 E-7 E-8 E-9 CHARLOTTESVILLE … [Read more...]
Airmen Save Woman From Burning Car
By Dan Hawkins 82nd Training Wing Public Affairs 10/31/2012 - SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE, Texas (AFNS) -- The end of the day feeling was quickly replaced with a sense of urgency and duty when the three spotted a vehicle just off a local freeway that had crashed and was on fire. "Chris (Leon) was driving and saw the accident first," said Vanegas, an awards and decorations … [Read more...]