December 31, 2011 WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- The Department of Defense has implemented a temporary moratorium on the sales of products containing DMAA within military facilities. The moratorium will remain in effect pending further review of relevant scientific evidence and reported events, officials said. Recent reports show that two Soldier deaths and additional adverse health … [Read more...]
Defense Bill Affects Pay, Separation Bonuses, and More
By Karen Parrish American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Dec. 31, 2011 – President Barack Obama today signed the 2012 National Defense Authorization Act, which increases active-duty and reserve pay by 1.6 percent and governs Defense Department activities, from procurement to military personnel policy. Several provisions in this year’s act will potentially affect active-duty … [Read more...]
Top 10 Military Family Moments of 2011
By Elaine Sanchez American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Dec. 28, 2011 – It’s that time of year when top 10 lists seem to proliferate across nearly every web and news page in the nation, proclaiming everything from the best movies and TV shows to the most memorable photos and celebrities of the year. Since I find it tough to encapsulate a year's worth of information into a … [Read more...]
DOD Releases New Sexual Assault Reports and Policies
By Karen Parrish American Forces Press Service 12/28/2011 - WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- Defense Department officials released the "Annual Report on Sexual Harassment and Violence at the Military Service Academies" on Dec. 27, covering the academic year from June 1, 2010, to May 31, 2011. The report shows an increase in reports of sexual assault, with 65 reports of sexual assault … [Read more...]
Air Force Suffers Loss over Toledo in 42-41 Game
By John Van Winkle Air Force Academy Public Affairs WASHINGTON, Dec. 29, 2011 – A failed two-point conversion gave the Toledo Rockets a 42-41 win over Air Force in the 2011 Military Bowl at the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium here yesterday. The game was an expected offensive shootout featuring two teams that scored a combined 920 points this season. The two teams gave … [Read more...]