October 7, 2011 Atlanta – On the heels of the release of the ‘Military 24/7’ App for iPad, Defense Video & Imagery Distribution System (DVIDS) has launched the free application for iPhone and iPod users. Now, the latest U.S. Military news stories, images and video obtained exclusively from the frontlines can be accessed by millions of Apple consumers. ‘Military 24/7’ takes … [Read more...]
Special Halloween Series: A Ghost haunts 3rd AF Bldg
10/7/2011 by Tech. Sgt. Kevin Wallace 100th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs RAF MILDENHALL, England -- Imagine you're sitting at a desk in an empty building. It's late at night and the only sound resonating in the old structure is the strokes of the keyboard and music playing in the background. All of a sudden the door downstairs slams shut and the thumping sounds of … [Read more...]
Exchange Scares up Chance at $3,000 in Winnings in Halloween Contest
10/5/2011 by Sgt. 1st Class Jon Cupp Army & Air Force Exchange Service Public Affairs ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam -- The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is forgoing the tricks and going right for the treats in its latest contest as it gives away two $500 Exchange shopping sprees, ten $100 gift cards for the runners up and 20 $50 gift cards for third place. The … [Read more...]
New TRICARE Prime Enrollees Pay Adjusted Annual Fees
Sept. 30, 2011 From a Defense Department News Release WASHINGTON – Military retirees enrolling in the TRICARE Prime health plan after Oct. 1 will begin paying slightly higher annual fees, Pentagon officials announced yesterday. The fee change for fiscal 2012 means the plan will cost $260 per year for members and $520 per year for members and family. The increase amounts to … [Read more...]
Cost-Of-Living Allowance Rate Changes
Sept. 30, 2011 By Lisa Daniel WASHINGTON (American Forces Press Service) – Pentagon officials are reminding service members stationed overseas to leave out cost-of-living pay when planning their personal budgets, due to fluctuations in the rate. The cost-of-living allowance, or COLA, paid to those stationed outside of the continental United States to off-set foreign … [Read more...]