AUGUST 29, 2017, WASHINGTON - The Defense Department is prepositioning troops, search and rescue units, aircraft, vehicles, equipment and supplies to staging areas near the worst of the flooding in southeastern Texas in anticipation of a possible request for Hurricane Harvey assistance, a Pentagon spokesman said here today. Army Col. Robert Manning updated the media on DOD … [Read more...]
Revitalizing the Squadron: Support Squadron Enables Airpower at KAF
AUGUST 29, 2017, KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, Afghanistan (AFNS) - A successful air campaign requires more than just aviators and maintainers—it needs Airmen to support every facet of airpower. Within the 451st Air Expeditionary Group, at Kandahar Airfield, there is a support squadron designed to organically provide necessary support to project airpower in the region. “The 451st … [Read more...]
Determining the Best Care Solutions for Your Family During Deployment
August 29, 2017, by Anum Yoon - Serving in America’s armed forces is honorable and commendable. It can also be unpredictable and quite stressful. Just when you have gotten used to the new community where you were stationed, you may get deployment orders which send you off to faraway lands. The stress of such deployment orders can cause anxiety and friction, even in the … [Read more...]
Military Deployment: Staying Connected With Your Loved Ones
August 29, 2017, by Amir Khan - Communication is the key especially during deployment phase of your loved ones. Talking to each other every day can make you and your loved ones feel better. Staying connected with your service member is a great morale booster for him/her. When you two communicate, you are able to make your service member feel better by simply listening to what … [Read more...]
President Approves Emergency Declaration for Louisiana
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28, 2017 - President Donald J. Trump today approved an emergency declaration for Louisiana and ordered federal assistance to supplement state, tribal, and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Tropical Storm Harvey beginning on Aug. 27, 2017, and continuing, according to a White House news release. The president’s action … [Read more...]