November 11, 2012 By Joseph W. Westphal, under secretary of the Army WASHINGTON-- As we celebrate Veterans Day on the anniversary of the Armistice ending World War I, we remember the fallen, and show our solemn pride for the heroism, strength, and dedication of those still among us -- the veterans we know as our friends, neighbors, and relatives. This is a tradition that … [Read more...]
2012 BAH Washington
Washington (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 BREMERTON … [Read more...]
New Program Offers Airmen Recordable Books to Children While Deployed
By Tech. Sgt. Steve Grever Air Force Personnel Center Public Affairs 11/6/2012 - -- Air Force Personnel Center Directorate of Services officials are sending more than 900 recordable children's books to learning resource centers at six deployed locations throughout the U.S. Air Forces Central Command's area of responsibility. The Air Force Library Program collaborated with the … [Read more...]
Nominate 2013 Military Child of the Year by December 15th
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...]