August 5, 2011 A couple of months ago, Delta Airlines took a lot of heat from the military for charging a unit returning from Afghanistan $2,800 in extra baggage fees. Six weeks later, Delta's tune seems to have changed. The baggage situation Here's the back story. An army unit was returning from Afghanistan, and although the US Government has an agreement with Delta … [Read more...]
Male Military Spouses Face Challenges
By Elaine Sanchez American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Aug. 3, 2011 – Brian Campbell knew some challenges were in store for him after he left his Navy career to follow his military wife across the country. But what he didn't count on were the additional challenges brought on not by his status as a military spouse, but by his gender. "I was the first [nonmilitary] male … [Read more...]
Statement by President Obama on Agreement by Congress on National Debt Strategy
August 1, 2011 Office of the Press Secretary James S. Brady Press Briefing Room THE PRESIDENT: Good evening. There are still some very important votes to be taken by members of Congress, but I want to announce that the leaders of both parties, in both chambers, have reached an agreement that will reduce the deficit and avoid default -- a default that would have had a … [Read more...]
President Obama’s Speech on the Debate of National Debt
July 25, 2011 For Immediate Release THE PRESIDENT: Good evening. Tonight, I want to talk about the debate we've been having in Washington over the national debt -- a debate that directly affects the lives of all Americans. For the last decade, we've spent more money than we take in. In the year 2000, the government had a budget surplus. But instead of using it to pay … [Read more...]
To be Stereotyped as an Airman
Commentary by Lt. Col. Chris Callaghan 71st Operations Support Squadron 7/21/2011 - VANCE AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. (AFNS) -- When we hear the word stereotype, we tend to attach negative connotations to it. After a conversation I had a few months ago, that word changed for me. In late March, my wife Kelly and I attended a course at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas, as part of our … [Read more...]