Oklahoma (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 ALTUS AFB … [Read more...]
Obama Honors 9/11 Victims, First Responders, Troops
September 10, 2012 By Terri Moon Cronk WASHINGTON (American Forces Press Service) – In his weekly address today, President Barack Obama paid tribute to the nearly 3,000 victims of the 9/11 attacks and honored the first responders and U.S. service members who have fought and sacrificed ever since to keep the United States safe. As the anniversary approaches, Obama said, … [Read more...]
DOD Welcomes Designation of Haqqani Network as Terrorist Group
Sept. 10, 2012 By Cheryl Pellerin American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON – The Defense Department has welcomed the decision by Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton to designate the Haqqani network a terrorist organization, Pentagon Spokesman George Little said today. Clinton notified Congress that the Haqqani network meets the Immigration and Nationality … [Read more...]
Presidential Proclamation — National Days of Prayer and Remembrance, 2012
September 7, 2012 NATIONAL DAYS OF PRAYER AND REMEMBRANCE, 2012 - - - - - - - BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Eleven years ago, America confronted one of our darkest days. The events of September 11, 2001, brought collapsing towers in Manhattan and billowing smoke at the Pentagon, wreckage on a Pennsylvania field, and deep ache to the soul of … [Read more...]
President Pledges Support for Service Members, Vets
September 4, 2012 By Donna Miles American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON – As the United States draws down in Afghanistan it remains committed to its military members, veterans and families by providing the support services they may need and opportunities to transition to meaningful civilian careers, President Barack Obama said today at Fort Bliss, … [Read more...]