An organization whose primary mission is to provide emergency financial and other services to the families of service members and wounded warriors is opening nominations for one of their top recognition programs. Operation Homefront, a non-profit organization formed shortly after 9/11 to support families of deployed service members, is accepting nominations for the 2013 … [Read more...]
Military Leave Carryover Extension Expires Oct. 1
By Debbie Gildea Air Force Personnel Center Public Affairs 11/8/2012 - JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) -- Unless approved for special leave accrual, active-duty and Active Guard Reserve members who have more than 60 days of leave must use it or lose it by Oct. 1, 2013, when the temporary leave carryover extension provision expires, Air Force Personnel Center … [Read more...]
Sgt. Competes for Ms.Veteran America
By Mike Joseph Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Public Affairs 11/2/2012 - JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO -- LACKLAND, Texas (AFNS) -- At the 322nd Training Squadron, she's a master military training instructor at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Away from the squadron, she's the mother of a 1-year-old little boy. At work, she's disciplined, and tough, and her voice can be … [Read more...]
National Parks Free to Veterans All Weekend
November 8, 2012 America's 398 national parks will offer the public free admission Nov. 10-12 during Veterans Day weekend in honor of those who serve and have served in the U.S. military, according to a National Park Service news release. "National parks preserve places that commemorate our country's collective heritage -- our ideals, our majestic lands, our sacred sites, our … [Read more...]
USAMU Duo Takes Win in 2012 International Sniper Competition
November 7, 2012 By Michael Molinaro, U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit FORT BENNING, Ga. (Nov. 7, 2012) -- A team from the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit can now brag that they are the best sniper duo in the world. Staff Sgt. Daniel Horner and Spc. Tyler Payne outlasted 35 other teams from around the globe to win the 2012 International Sniper Competition. The field included entries … [Read more...]