American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Dec. 11, 2012 – Defense Department officials announced today that all four active-duty services and five of the six reserve components met or exceeded their recruiting goals in the first month of fiscal 2013. Here are the active-duty services’ accessions for October: -- Army: 5,080 accessions, 101 percent of its goal of … [Read more...]
2013 Warrior Games Will Be Hosted By the Air Force Academy May 11-17
12/11/2012 - U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (AFNS) -- The 2013 Warrior Games will be held at the U.S. Olympic Training Center and the Air Force Academy May 11-17, the U.S. Olympic Committee announced Monday. More than 200 wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans are expected to participate in 2013, comprising five U.S. teams representing the Air Force, Army, Navy … [Read more...]
VA Adds 5 Presumptive Illnesses to Soldier’s Benefits
VA Adds 5 Presumptive Illnesses to Soldier's Benefits Our veterans are treasured members of society. After serving our country selflessly, they are entitled to certain benefits. As Veterans Affairs Department oversees these benefits, our veterans are offered medical, dental and discount programs to keep them healthy. Now the VA is expanding their benefits to include 5 … [Read more...]
Coming Together in Faith
December 7, 2012 By Sgt. Duncan Brennan CAMP MARMAL, Afghanistan (Dec. 7, 2012) -- Chaplains from Europe and the U.S. took part in the first ever chaplains conference at Camp Marmal in Balkh Province, Afghanistan, Nov. 13th in an international exchange of faith and fellowship. It was a chance to share worship and scripture, said Graham. It was also a chance to exchange … [Read more...]
Thrift Savings Plan Contribution Limits Increase in 2013
By Kathryn Iapichino Air Force Personnel Center Benefits and Entitlements Counselor JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas -- The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board has announced the 2013 elective deferral limit for regular Thrift Savings Plan contributions increased from $17,000 to $17,500 for 2013, Air Force Personnel Center officials said. The TSP catch-up plan … [Read more...]