By Jim Garamone American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Oct. 22, 2011 – All U.S. service members will leave Iraq by the end of the year, President Barack Obama announced today. About 40,000 U.S. service members are in the country, and all will be "home for the holidays," Obama said. The president made the announcement after speaking with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri … [Read more...]
Harley-Davidson Hosts Military-Only Concert and Sweepstakes
October 20, 2011 Harley-Davidson will host a military-only concert by the Black Rebel Motorcycle Club in San Diego on Thursday, December 1, 2011, with nearly all of the tickets being given to select soldiers at nearby bases. Also, for ONE lucky military winner and a guest, Harley-Davidson will provide a full VIP experience for the concert, including travel to San Diego, … [Read more...]
Deadline for Stop Loss Compensation Approaching
By Eric M. Grill Air Force Personnel, Service and Manpower Public Affairs 10/20/2011 - (AFNS) -- The Oct. 21 deadline to apply for Retroactive Stop Loss Special Pay is fast approaching. Airmen who were involuntarily held on active duty between Sept. 11, 2001, and Sept. 30, 2004, may be eligible for the special pay compensation of $500 for each month they were affected. The … [Read more...]
Joining Forces Campaign Announces 25,000 Job Openings for Military Spouses and Vets
By Lisa Daniel American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Oct. 19, 2011 – First Lady Michelle Obama, on a visit with her husband to Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., today announced a private sector hiring commitment of 25,000 military spouses and veterans as part of the Joining Forces campaign. Some 270 companies represented by the American Logistics Association for doing … [Read more...]
AFB Prepping for Annual ‘Operation Christmas Drop’
Airman 1st Class Whitney Tucker 36th Wing Public Affairs 10/19/2011 - ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (AFNS) -- Airmen here are shifting into high gear in preparation for the 60th iteration of the Air Force's longest-running, humanitarian-airlift mission -- Operation Christmas Drop. Since 1951, Operation Christmas Drop has been spreading the holiday spirit in the form of needed … [Read more...]