May 2, 2012 By Col. James Hutton, Office of the Chief of Public Affairs WASHINGTON (May 2, 2012) -- In recent days the Army announced two significant moves that open thousands of new opportunities to women. First is a six-month assessment of an exception to the Direct Ground Combat Assignment Rule. The exception impacts nine brigade combat teams, known as BCTs, of varying … [Read more...]
Reserve, Guard Members Must Pay Dental Premiums Directly
By Karen Parrish American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, May 1, 2012 – Beginning this month, some National Guard and reserve members will need to pay dental premiums directly rather than through payroll deduction, a senior official of the TRICARE military health plan said today. A change to the TRICARE Dental Program means that payroll deduction for premiums is not … [Read more...]
New Mobile App Connects Airmen to Their Base
Staff Sgt. Ryan Crane 375th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs 5/1/2012 - SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. (AFNS) -- Want to connect with friends and family? There's an app for that. Need to find the best restaurant around? There's an app for that. Want to see what movies are playing nearby? There's an app for that. Discovering what events your base is hosting on a particular day? … [Read more...]
Military Wives Eligible for Vocational Scholarships
Airman 1st Class Zachary Vucic Defense Media Activity 4/19/2012 - FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. (AFNS) -- Operation Homefront and the Women's Self Worth Foundation will offer the Saban Military Wife Educational Scholarship to wives of uniformed service members who attend certain vocational training programs in the medical field and meet eligibility requirements. Two $30,000 … [Read more...]
Hand-Cycling Offers New Start for Wounded Soldiers, Veterans
April 18, 2012 By Sgt. Christopher M. Gaylord While in Afghanistan in 2010, a roadside bomb attack took away both of Aaron Schaefer's legs, but now, just two years later, a bicycle is making him feel whole again. "It's a freedom adventure," said the Everett, Wash., native, loading his three-wheeled, hand-pedaled bike into his truck April 4, in the parking lot of JBLM's … [Read more...]