Recent news coverage of radical behavior such as assault, self-mutilation and even cannibalism have raised nationwide awareness of the dangers of synthetic drugs. The Department of Defense is now cracking down on their zero tolerance policy with synthetic drugs like spice, and attention is now turned to a new synthetic drug emerging on the streets — bath salts. People … [Read more...]
NFL Team Honors Military With Appreciation Day
By Army Sgt. 1st Class Tyrone C. Marshall Jr. American Forces Press Service BALTIMORE, Aug. 5, 2012 – NFL Head Coach John Harbaugh and his Baltimore Ravens football team honored troops by hosting a military appreciation day here. The Ravens held its 5th annual military appreciation day at M&T Bank Stadium yesterday drawing an announced crowd of 20,354 fans, including … [Read more...]
AF CSA Travel Card Transitions to GTC
by Tech. Sgt. Shawn J. Jones Air Force Public Affairs Agency 8/3/2012 - WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- The terms and conditions for the Air Force's travel charge card are changing, but Airmen can hang on to their blue cards. From Aug. 7 through the end of September, the Air Force Banking Office will e-mail some 300,000 Airmen, informing them that their controlled spend account card … [Read more...]
Some Helpful Tips On How To Keep Your Relationship Strong
Written on August 3, 2012 By Glenn Selby Ah, the honeymoon phase -- when everything is fresh and exciting, when faults are merely quirks and fights are simply pent-up passion. Fast forward a few years and some couples may be scratching their heads, thinking, “Wait, we have to work at this?” All relationships take work. While it can be challenging for any couple to … [Read more...]
Air Force Officials Release E-5 Promotion List
Air Force Personnel Center Public Affairs 8/2/2012 - RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) -- More than 13,400 senior airmen -- 40 percent of those eligible -- have been selected for promotion to staff sergeant. To see the list, click here. Staff sergeant is the first noncommissioned officer rank. Those selected will be promoted beginning in September, depending on their promotion sequence … [Read more...]