What are the age requirements for joining the Military? Each branch of the Service has different requirements. Minimum entrance age requirements are 17 (with parental consent) or 18 (without parental consent). What are the physical requirements for joining the Military? Because of the varying physical demands on servicemembers in each branch, physical requirements … [Read more...]
Airmen Applying for Attaché Duty Must Have Applications In by July 7th
By Debbie Gildea Air Force Personnel Line of the Air Force active-duty officers interested in opportunities to help build and sustain international relationships have until July 7 to apply for attaché officer duty at locations ranging from Burundi to Russia, Air Force Personnel Center officials announced June 7. AFPC and the Office of the Secretary of the Air Force … [Read more...]
White House Confirms Death of Al-Qaida Leader
By Army Sgt. 1st Class Tyrone C. Marshall Jr. American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, June 6, 2012 – The U.S. government has confirmed the death of Abu Yahya al-Libi, the second in command of al-Qaida, a senior White House spokesman said yesterday. “I can tell you that our intelligence community has intelligence that leads them to believe that al-Qaida's No. 2 … [Read more...]
Suspect Shot Following Vehicle Chase at Offutt AFB
6/5/2012 OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. (AFNS) -- An individual was shot by a 55th Security Forces Squadron member at the Kenney Gate here June 4. Following a felony traffic stop, the suspect fled and illegally forced his way onto Offutt AFB with Bellevue Police Department and Sarpy County Sherriff's Department vehicles in pursuit. "We have no indications he had any … [Read more...]
Medical ‘C-Code’ Not a Deployment Disqualifier
By Debbie Gildea Air Force Personnel, Services and Manpower Public Affairs 6/1/2012 - JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO -- Contrary to common belief, a medical assignment limitation code, commonly known as the "C-code," does not disqualify an Airman from deployment, and it does not identify an Airman for medical discharge. A "C-code" applied to a member's profile for medical reasons is … [Read more...]