November 15, 2012 By Pfc. Kasey Peacock CAMP FOSTER, Okinawa, Japan -- In the midst of recruit training, Pvt. Enrique Gallardo was given a form to sign in January of 2010 — a form that would be very significant in the Marine's future. By checking a box on this form, Gallardo elected to be a potential bone marrow donor, setting events into motion that would possibly … [Read more...]
Army Releases Its October Suicide Statistics
November 16, 2012 By ARNEWS WASHINGTON -- Suicides in the Army continue to remain high. In October, there were 20 potential suicides of active-duty Soldiers, meaning that some have been confirmed and others remain under investigation. The number for potential or confirmed suicides in September was 15. So far this year, there have been 166 potential or confirmed active-duty … [Read more...]
Life-Saving Humanitarian Drops Pose Potential Threat to Civilians
By Roger Drinnon Air Mobility Command Public Affairs 11/14/2012 - SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. (AFNS) -- The last thing on an Airmen's mind when delivering humanitarian supplies to needed civilians is the possible danger that can occur while parachuting in life-saving supplies by airdrop. "With a typical humanitarian airdrop bundle of food and water, you're looking at a lot of … [Read more...]
Children, New and Former Spouses Entitled to Air Force Benefits
Benefits can be confusing, especially if you are newly married, freshly divorced, have dependent children or children born out of wedlock. You may still be entitled to military benefits so you need to know what proper steps to take to ensure your dependents receive the proper coverage. Some family situations are complicated or even awkward, so Airmen may be reluctant to … [Read more...]
Spouses are Highly Encouraged to Take Active Duty Spouse Survey
By Army Sgt. 1st Class Tyrone C. Marshall Jr. American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Nov. 19, 2012 – A new spouse survey is being sent to select active-duty families to assist in determining programs that best suit their needs. During an interview with the Pentagon Channel, Cathy Flynn, a program analyst with the Pentagon’s military community and family policy … [Read more...]