Brandice J. O'Brien 72nd Air Base Wing Public Affairs 5/18/2012 - TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. (AFNS) -- While commissary officials assure customers that the lean, finely textured beef antibacterial process has been approved by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Food and Drug Administration for decades, the officials made the decision recently to phase out these … [Read more...]
Army to Follow Marine, Navy in Rotational Deployments
By Donna Miles American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, May 21, 2012 - Welcoming new Marine rotational deployments in Australia and Navy rotations planned for Singapore, the top U.S. Pacific Command officer said he’ll seek similar arrangements, possibly to include the Army, that expand U.S. presence in the region without the need for more permanently based forces. Navy … [Read more...]
Marines Good Merit Earns Scholarship to Colgate
5/18/2012 By Lance Cpl. Erik S. Brooks Jr. CAMP COURTNEY, OKINAWA, Japan - In 2011, Colgate University established the leadership scholar program, which allows two Marines per year to be accepted for enrollment and receive full scholarships to the school. Sgt. Daniel R. Luntzel received an envelope in the mail from Colgate University containing his acceptance and scholarship … [Read more...]
Prior Enlisted Retirement Restriction Waiver Requests Due by June 1
by Debbie Gildea Air Force Personnel, Services and Manpower Public Affairs 5/17/2012 - JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO -- Prior enlisted officers with eight years of active duty commissioned time may be able to retire through the Air Force 10-8 Commission Waiver Program. "AFPC announced this program last December as a voluntary force management initiative designed to help us meet … [Read more...]
New Guide Helps Airmen, Families Navigate Social Media
Tech. Sgt. Karen Tomasik Air Force Public Affairs Agency 5/11/2012 - JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO -- LACKLAND, Texas -- Airmen and families have a new resource at their fingertips with the recent release of an updated and revised social media guide. The guide features sections geared toward all Total Force members and their families as well as Air Force leaders. It highlights … [Read more...]