by Senior Airman Bryan Swink 379th Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs 12/3/2012 - SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFNS) -- As any parent of a deployed soldier, Maj. Christopher Gering worries about his son who is deployed in Afghanistan. It can be gut wrenching knowing his child operates outside the wire, working to clear and dispose of improvised explosive devices. Since August, this … [Read more...]
USPS Releases Holiday Shipping Deadlines to Assure Delivery On Time
For United States Postal Services, Christmas is the biggest time of year for shipping packages overseas to Military members. The USPS released their deadlines for getting mail sent overseas to arrive in time for the busy Christmas season. The fastest way to send mail is through express mail. In order to take advantage of this service when sending to a military installation … [Read more...]
Life-Saving Humanitarian Drops Pose Potential Threat to Civilians
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...]
Guardsmen Explain MRE-Style Emergency Meals to NYC’S Ethnic Communities
November 4, 2012 By Eric Durr, New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs The thousands of meals being handed out by FEMA to NYC residents following Hurricane Sandy are pretty familiar to the New York National Guard Soldiers and Airmen distributing the meals. Inside the boxes being handed out are Meals, Ready to Eat, or MRE-style entrees and the chemical heater … [Read more...]
2012 BAH Tennessee
Tennessee (FY2012) Find your Location and the corresponding Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) in the pay tables below. All pay is listed in terms of dollars per month. Enlisted Personnel (Without Dependents) Location E-1 E-2 E-3 E-4 E-5 E-6 E-7 E-8 E-9 CHATTANOOGA, … [Read more...]