OCTOBER 25, 2016, JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) - The Air Force has authorized $35,000 critical skills retention bonus (CSRB) programs for qualified remotely piloted aircraft pilots. The bonuses are part of the Air Force’s RPA “Get Well” plan announced by Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James Aug. 10 to increase RPA manning and incentivize RPA pilots within a … [Read more...]
Holiday Assistance Program provides for financially strapped military families
OCTOBER 25, 2016, WIESBADEN, Germany - Sharing, goodwill, joy - these are just a few of the hallmarks of the holiday season. But for financially strapped families the holidays can mean struggling to make ends meet. That's where Army Community Service's Holiday Assistance Program enters the picture. "The community here is excellent -- they're awesome in giving," said Matt … [Read more...]
Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force Marines Simulate Crisis Response, Enhance Unit Readiness
OCTOBER 25, 2016, NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain - U.S. Marines and Sailors assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force - Crisis Response - Africa conducted a readiness rehearsal at Naval Station Rota, Spain, Oct. 20, 2016. After receiving a simulated crisis response mission, Marines from elements of the SPMAGTF executed the Rapid Response Planning Process to conduct … [Read more...]
Air Force Reserve Command’s Psychological Health Advocacy Program Provides Assistance to Reservists and Guardsmen
OCTOBER 25, 2016, WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFNS) - When dealing with life stressors, reservists and their families may not know where to turn to for help and that’s when the Air Force Reserve Command’s Psychological Health Advocacy Program can step in and guide them in the right direction. Born from the Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program, which is a Defense … [Read more...]
Michigan National Guard Wins 2016 International Sniper Competition
OCTOBER 25, 2016, FORT BENNING, Ga. - A team representing the Michigan National Guard was named the winner of the 16th annual 2016 International Sniper Competition at a ceremony Oct. 21. Sgt. Saykham Keophalychanh and Sgt. Nicholas Mitchell topped the field of 42 two-man teams from around the world. A team from the Special Forces Sniper School placed second. Rounding … [Read more...]