by Airman 1st Class Brooke P. Beers 18th Wing Public Affairs 11/19/2012 - KADENA AIR BASE, Japan (AFNS) -- Thousands of volunteers, supporters and special-needs athletes and artists from all over Japan, came to Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 17 to participate in or support the 13th annual Kadena Special Olympics. "This is an opportunity for the two communities to meet in joint … [Read more...]
New Tools Help Prosecute Child Pornography
by 5 AF/JA 11/26/2012 - YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan (AFNS) -- Back before the times of tablets, smartphones, and detection software, individuals who viewed and downloaded child pornography were rarely discovered - but with today's tech savvy gadgets and modern technology, that has changed. New technology and assistance from the Department of Justice, law enforcement agencies … [Read more...]
Military OneSource Better Connects Troops and Families to Resources
by Amaani Lyle American Forces Press Service 11/27/2012 - WASHINGTON (AFPS) -- The DoD has revitalized and consolidated the Military OneSource website to better serve military members and their families. Zona Lewis, military community outreach online and resource operations manager, told the Pentagon Channel and American Forces Press Service that the Military OneSource … [Read more...]
Do Airmen Really Need Meal Deductions?
by Airman 1st Class Daniel Blackwell 20th Fighter Wing Public Affairs 11/20/2012 - SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. -- Dorm-resident Airmen at Shaw AFB are not given the opportunity to decide whether they would like to have their base allowance for subsistence each month, but are instead automatically enrolled on a meal plan. Many Airmen have had, and continue to have frustrations … [Read more...]
Specialized Dog Aids Servicemembers’ PTSD Symptoms
by Kiley Swopes Minot Air Force Base Public Affairs 11/22/2012 - MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. (AFNS) -- For some servicemembers, it's very hard to imagine that someone really knows and understands what they are going through when facing PSTD. Imagine a pet trained to understand the side effects that come with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Imagine a pet trained to understand … [Read more...]