On October 18th, Stars and Stripes, the independent news source for the U.S. military, published its annual Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) Guide, a supplement designed to help military personnel, DoD civilian and other Federal employees choose where to send their charitable contributions each year. The CFC Guide provides a listing of the charitable organizations that … [Read more...]
Nation Faces ‘Dangerous and Unpredictable’ World
October 22, 2012 By Claudette Roulo American Forces Press Service NORFOLK, Va., – The Hampton Roads area of Virginia has played a vital role in the history of the United States, and of the military in particular, Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta said here today. Since the Civil War and the first battle between two ironclad ships, the area has been on the leading edge … [Read more...]
Airmen Deploy in Support of Downed Black Hawk
October 22, 2012 by Senior Airman Bryan Swink 379th Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFNS) -- Two joint inspectors from the 8th Expeditionary Air Mobility Squadron were tasked with an invaluable mission in - to forward deploy to a remote forward operating base in Afghanistan and help with the inspection and movement of a downed UH-60 Black Hawk … [Read more...]
Dromoland Castle Supports U.S. Soldiers’ Golf Tour
October 19, 2012 Wounded warriors find respite at this majestic golf resort Newmarket-on-Fergus, IRE. --- Dromoland Castle is pleased to be accommodating a number of wounded former U.S. servicemen and their families as part of their 11-day tour of golf courses throughout the Emerald Isle. Recovering from various injuries suffered in the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, the … [Read more...]
Do’s and Don’ts for Airmen During Political Season
October 19, 2012 by Maj. Jennifer Clay Air Force Global Strike Command Judge Advocate BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. (AFNS) -- With the 2012 general presidential election only weeks away, please in mind that special ethics rules apply to active-duty Airmen regarding their political activities. The purpose of these rules is to ensure the Department of Defense does not … [Read more...]