Defense Travel Management Office 9/4/2012 - GOODFELLOW AIR FORCE BASE, Texas (AFNS) -- Beginning October 1, 2012, any travel authorization that includes air travel must be approved and ticketed at least 72 hours in advance of the scheduled flight departure to avoid airline reservations from being cancelled. This is due to a new policy being instituted by the airlines under the … [Read more...]
National Guard Prepares for Tropical Storm Isaac
Amaani Lyle American Forces Press Service 8/25/2012 - WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- National Guard Coordination Center officials are stepping up efforts to prepare for the possibility that Tropical Storm Isaac, now in the Caribbean, could strengthen and affect the U.S mainland. "Though no states have yet sought assistance, we're planning on a Gulf strike at Category 1 (hurricane) … [Read more...]
Military Units in Southeast Prepare for Isaac’s Impact
by Jim Garamone American Forces Press Service 8/26/2012 - WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- Military units in the southeastern United States are preparing for Tropical Storm Isaac, which is barreling past the Florida Keys and may grow to a hurricane by the time it makes landfall on the northern Gulf coast sometime Tuesday. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration officials say … [Read more...]
Hotel Tax Exemptions Could help AF Save Millions of Dollars
Staff Sgt. Clinton Atkins Air Education and Training Command Public Affairs 8/17/2012 - JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) -- During a time of increasing Department of Defense budget constraints, the Air Force continuously looks for innovative solutions that save money and positively impacts the mission. Air Education and Training Command's Financial Management … [Read more...]
‘Hero 2 Hired’ Mobile Job Store Makes Way to Camp Pendleton
8/15/2012 By Camp Pendleton Public Affairs Office , Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif - The Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs’ Hero 2 Hired Mobile Job Store will visit Camp Pendleton on Aug. 22 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. in the parking lot behind the Stars and Strikes Bowling Alley located on … [Read more...]