By Army Sgt. 1st Class Tyrone C. Marshall Jr. American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Nov. 26, 2012 – There has yet to be a recommendation sent from Secretary Panetta on how many U.S troops should remain in Afghanistan after 2014. “It’s entirely premature to speculate on troop numbers in Afghanistan between now and the end of 2014 or beyond,” he … [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...]
QF-16 Drones Being Tested to Prepare Warfighters for Threats
by Ashley M. Wright 325th Fighter Wing Public Affairs 11/22/2012 - TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. (AFNS) - The first QF-16 drone arrived for developmental testing at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., Nov. 19. to start preparation to fight for threats that have begun to surface. "The work done prior to today and the test work that is forthcoming will enable the Air Force to … [Read more...]
Services Release Recruiting Numbers for Fiscal 2012
American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Nov. 19, 2012 – All four active-duty services and five of the six reserve components met or exceeded their recruiting goals for fiscal 2012, officials announced today. The Army Reserve shortfall was the result of precision recruiting, which was implemented in an effort to rebalance the force. All four active services met or … [Read more...]