By Martha Lockwood Defense Media Activity 3/2/2012 - FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. (AFNS) -- The Air Force's acceptance of women into the force dates back to long before the first "Women's History Week" celebration in 1978. In 1942, the U.S. Army Air Corps took the unheard-of step of forming and employing two women's aviation units. That same year, a unit of flight nurses who had … [Read more...]
White House Pays Tribute to Iraq War Veterans and Families
By Army Sgt. 1st Class Tyrone C. Marshall Jr. American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, – President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama hosted a White House tribute to Iraq War veterans and their families last night to honor them for their service, sacrifice and commitment to the nation. Vice President Joe Biden and his wife, Dr. Jill Biden, and Defense Secretary Leon … [Read more...]
2012 BAH Montana
Montana (FY2012) Find your Location and the corresponding Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) in the pay tables below. All pay is listed in terms of dollars per month. Enlisted Personnel (Without Dependents) Location E-1 E-2 E-3 E-4 E-5 E-6 E-7 E-8 E-9 MALMSTROM AFB/GREAT … [Read more...]
2012 BAH Mississippi
Mississippi (FY2012) Find your Location and the corresponding Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) in the pay tables below. All pay is listed in terms of dollars per month. Enlisted Personnel (Without Dependents) Location E-1 E-2 E-3 E-4 E-5 E-6 E-7 E-8 E-9 GULFPORT … [Read more...]
Air Force Leads DOD in Green Power
by Jennifer Elmore Air Force Civil Engineer Support Agency 2/9/2012 - TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. (AFNS) -- The Air Force is one of the nation's top purchasers of green power, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Top 25 list of Green Power Partners released Jan. 31. The Air Force's use of renewable energy ranks number one in the Department of Defense, … [Read more...]