OCTOBER 2, 2023 – What is Halloween anyway? I know what we do on Halloween, but where did all these traditions come from? The History Channel tells us Halloween has roots in the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain when people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off ghosts. In the eighth century, Pope Gregory III designated Nov. 1 as a time to honor all saints. … [Read more...]
Defense Travel System (DTS) Frequently Asked Questions
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 - Air Force Reserve Command continues preparations to fully implement Defense Travel System Oct. 1, 2023 and transition away from legacy programs for its travel management needs. Once implemented, the initiative is intended to reduce delays in processing since members will no longer have to rely on financial management specialists who are hundreds of miles … [Read more...]
Infant Safe Sleep Guidelines Work for Military Parents
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 - Military families often have more parenting-related logistics to worry about than civilian families, such as consistent moves, deployments and rotating child care that can throw off schedules for parents and their children. But experts say it's important for infants to have a safe sleep environment, no matter where you are or what you're dealing … [Read more...]
What’s Currently Happening With the Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Lawsuits? Four Things to Know
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 - The contamination of the water at the Camp Lejeune military base is one of the most famous cases of water contamination in the United States. Victims are still pursuing justice and seeking compensation. So, let us take a look at what is currently happening with Camp Lejeune lawsuits. What was the Camp Lejeune water contamination problem? It was not … [Read more...]
Stay Informed with the HURCON Scale
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 – In the event of a hurricane, residents of the Gulf Coast should take precautions by knowing the different hurricane conditions. The HURCON scale is an alert scale used by the Department of Defense and other federal agencies to indicate the state of emergency and the necessary precautions for an approaching hurricane. There are five levels on a HURCON … [Read more...]