NATIONAL KOREAN WAR VETERANS ARMISTICE DAY, 2012 BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION July 27, 2012 - Sixty two years ago, the Communist invasion of the Republic of Korea summoned a generation of Americans to serve. From the landings at Inchon to the Pusan Perimeter, from Heartbreak Ridge to Chosin Reservoir, our forces fought with immeasurable … [Read more...]
Through Airmen’s Eyes: Airman returns to Afghanistan as mentor
July 27, 2012 by Jason Nelson Provincial Reconstruction Team Zabul FORWARD OPERATING BASE SMART, Afghanistan (AFNS) -- (This feature is part of the "Through Airmen's Eyes" series on AF.mil. These stories focus on a single Airman, highlighting their Air Force story.) Assigned to the Pentagon after a successful tour in Afghanistan, he soon volunteered to return. Too much … [Read more...]
New Civilian, Standardized Air Force Pay System On Its Way
By Master Sgt. Cecilio Ricardo Air Force Public Affairs Agency 7/25/2012 - WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- All Air Force civilian employees are slated to be using a new, standardized Air Force pay system by June 2013. The Automated Time Attendance and Production System will standardize the pay method across the service and will be implemented first at Air Force Global Strike Command and … [Read more...]
What is the Maximum Age Limit for Each Branch of the Military?
Updated December 2022 It truly depends on whether or not you are a non-prior or prior service member, looking at enlisting into the active duty or reserve components, etc. In the United States military system, you may enlist into any branch at the age of 17 years old with parental consent, or 18 years old without parental consent. Age waivers, although rare, are possible. … [Read more...]
‘Today’s Air Force’ Looks at Guns, Planes and More Guns
7/24/2012 - FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. (AFNS) -- Air Force Television News released a new edition of "Today's Air Force" on July 20. First up, Staff Sgt. Chris Pyles takes look at how the Air Force is saving money through total force integration. Later, Pyles takes viewers to Baton Rouge, La., to the set of "Sons of Guns" to meet an Air Force veteran. Finally, "Today's Air … [Read more...]