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...]
National Parks Free to Veterans All Weekend
November 8, 2012 America's 398 national parks will offer the public free admission Nov. 10-12 during Veterans Day weekend in honor of those who serve and have served in the U.S. military, according to a National Park Service news release. "National parks preserve places that commemorate our country's collective heritage -- our ideals, our majestic lands, our sacred sites, our … [Read more...]
2012 Veteran’s Day Discounts on Deals, Meals, and Attractions
With Veterans Day just around the corner, we wanted to be sure to let all of our veterans know how much we love, appreciate and respect them for all that they have done for our Country. Businesses and attractions everywhere want our veterans to know just how much they appreciate them by offering discounted and free deals leading up to and on Veterans Day. Veterans Day started … [Read more...]
Female Body Armor Named One of Time’s Magazines “Best Inventions of the Year 2012”
An innovation that will leave female Soldiers safer and more comfortable on the battlefield was named one of Time Magazine's "Best Inventions of the Year 2012." A collaborative effort between the Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center and Program Executive Office Soldier resulted in an improved outer tactical vest, or IOTV, designed specifically for women. … [Read more...]