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480th ISR Wing celebrates 10 years of worldwide operations
December 10, 2013
Attendees view a display in honor of the 480th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing during the Heritage Observance Celebration at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Dec. 5, 2013. Since Dec. 1, 2003, the 480th ISR Wing has expanded to become the U.S. Air Force leader in globally-networked ISR operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Victoria H. Taylor/Released))
Special duty assignment pay to change for some Soldiers
December 9, 2013
Home away from home: ACE to host holiday celebration for Airmen
December 6, 2013
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Mike Hegarty, 1st Operations Support Squadron air traffic controller gathers a snack in the Langley Community Center at Langley Air Force Base Va., Feb. 16, 2013. Hegarty is the secretary of Airmen Committed to Excellence, the organization that hosted the Valentine’s party for junior enlisted Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Kimberly Nagle/Released)
TRICARE makes online customer service easier
December 6, 2013
The House of Representatives passed legislation specifying that Tricare and non-appropriated fund health plans meet all of the requirements for proof of insurance, in response to Republican concerns that military families might face the fine.
Langley brings light to holiday season
December 4, 2013
Children from the Bethel Manor Chapel Protestant Youth Choir sing to the crowd during the Christmas tree lighting ceremony at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Dec. 3, 2013. This year marked the 46th year of the annual holiday tradition, which was held on the chapel lawn. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Victoria H. Taylor/ Released)
AAFES, New Balance add new tread to wounded vets road to recovery
December 4, 2013
The “Footwear Care Package for Wounded Service Members” program is led by New Balance and AAFES to provide free footwear to wounded Service members. The military member is required to meet with their installation chaplain to receive a certificate, which would allow them to receive the sneakers. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Shaun Eagan/Released)
Prepare now for tax season, DOD official advises
December 4, 2013
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Holden Smith, 633rd Air Base Wing Judge Advocate paralegal, assists Senior Airman Terrence Eaton, logistics readiness squadron vehicle maintenance journeymen, in filling out a form at the Langley Air Force Base tax center, Va., Feb. 5, 2013. When filing taxes the documents needed are a social security card, photo ID, a blank check for direct deposit, and a W-2 form. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman First Class Victoria Taylor/ Released)
JBLE Exchange return policy 'gives shoppers what they want'
December 3, 2013
AAFES Team Azores provide customers quality merchandise at an everyday value price in a friendly, clean and well-stocked shopping environment. The AAFES team exceeds the customer’s expectations.
Scholarships for Military Children program opens Dec. 3
December 3, 2013
Military commissaries worldwide will return to normal operating schedules the week of Aug. 18-24.
Obama appoints acting deputy defense secretary
December 3, 2013
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel announced Dec. 3 that President Barack Obama has appointed Christine H. Fox to serve as acting deputy defense secretary. Deputy Defense Secretary Ash Carter departs Dec. 4, and Fox is scheduled to assume her duties Dec. 5, making her the highest-ranking woman ever to serve in the Defense Department. Until June, she served as the director of DOD’s Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation. (DOD file photo/Released)