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...]
Smart Businesses Hiring Veterans
By Terri Moon Cronk American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Nov. 15, 2012 – Hiring veterans is neither an act of charity nor patriotism, but a smart choice, the vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff told business leaders at the start of the fifth annual "Business Steps Up: Hiring Our Heroes" event held at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce here today. As keynote … [Read more...]
Three Misconceptions Prevent Employment of Wounded Warriors
Alexandria, VA – As part of Warrior Care Month, the Army is unveiling the “Hire a Veteran” education campaign. Research recently conducted by the Society of Human Resource Management revealed three key obstacles impacting veteran employment. (1.) Concern about the impact of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injury (TBI) on job … [Read more...]