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Enlisted retention board to convene in June
January 2, 2014 — An enlisted retention board will convene at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas in June to consider eligible senior airmen through senior master sergeants for retention, Air Force Personnel Center officials said.The enlisted retention program is one of several expanded force management programs that have been or will be implemented this year,... MORE

Military blood program director urges to join 'arms race'
January 2, 2014 — Air Force Col. Richard H. McBride wants all Service members to be part of a new "arms race."McBride, the director of the Armed Services Blood Program, wants Service members to roll up their sleeves and donate blood to help their fellow Service members and their families.Historically, blood levels shrink around the holidays, and since 1970, January... MORE

Daniel Belin, a phlebotomist from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, draws blood from Senior Airman Jordan Young, 27th Intelligence Squadron account management technician, during an Armed Services Blood Program blood drive at Langley Air Force Base, Va., May 21, 2013. The ASBP hosts blood drives monthy to encourage military and civilian personnel to donate blood for Service members deployed to warzones and at base military treatment facilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jeff Nevison/Released)

Victims of sexual assault 'safe with medical forensic nurses'
January 2, 2014 — It's important for victims of sexual assault to know that they are safe with the medical forensic nurses, said a nurse who's a sexual assault medical forensic examiner."We will take care of their emotional, safety, medical and forensic care," with the understanding that victims have been through a traumatic event and are still emotionally... MORE

The U.S. Army's Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention program is a key component of efforts to make the force ready and resilient. The Army is committed to preventing sexual assault and providing assurance to all sexual assault victims that offenders will be held appropriately accountable. (U.S. Army courtesy photo)

Force management programs necessary despite budget deal
December 27, 2013 — Despite a congressional budget deal that lessens the impact of sequestration on the Air Force, it doesn't go far enough to halt actions to shrink the service, senior service officials said. Under Secretary of the Air Force Eric Fanning and Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, the Air Force chief of staff, said that even with some relief from sequestration, the... MORE

Obama-signed Bill Provides Military Pay, Bonuses
December 27, 2013 — President Barack Obama today signed House Resolution 3304, which provides pay and bonuses for U.S. service members, enhances counterterrorism efforts overseas, builds security capacities of key U.S. partner-nations, expands efforts to prevent sexual assault and strengthens protections for victims.Here is the text of the president's statement on the... MORE

(Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

Odierno: Soldier, NCO of Year epitomize all troops
December 23, 2013 — The Soldier and Non-commissioned Officer of the Year "represent the many great Soldiers in our active and reserve components," said Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ray T. Odierno.With more than a million Soldiers in the field of competition, these two took first place in the Best Warrior competition, he said, speaking at the NCO and Soldier of the Year... MORE

Spc. Adam Christensen and Sgt. 1st Class Jason Manella are congratulated by fellow Soldiers for their accomplishments in winning the 2013 Soldier and NCO of the Year. In a ceremony at the Pentagon, Dec. 18, 2013, both Soldiers were presented Meritorious Service Medals by Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ray Odierno and Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond F. Chandler III.

CSAF to Airmen: focus on dignity, respect
December 23, 2013 — The Air Force's highest ranking uniformed Airman released another edition of 'Airman to Airman' - a video series highlighting key issues and challenges facing the service.In his latest video, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III speaks about the importance of treating every Airman with dignity and respect, a focus of his discussion with... MORE

NORAD to track Santa's global gourney
December 23, 2013 — On Christmas Eve, tens of thousands of children around the globe will gather around their family telephones and computers to track the path of Santa Claus as he makes his rounds delivering gifts on his sleigh led by tiny reindeer.On the receiving end of the emails, phone calls, mobile "NORAD Santa" applications, website trackers, Facebook... MORE

Santa Claus reviews his flight plan for his annual Christmas Eve trek across the globe in the North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command Current Operations Center at the NORAD and USNORTHCOM headquarters at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., Sept. 26, 2013. (U.S. Air Force photo/Michael Kucharek)

Officials announce 2014 military housing allowance rates
December 18, 2013 — The 2014 basic allowance for housing rates for service members released Dec. 17, represent an average increase of 5 percent, or up to $75 to $80 per month, the Defense Department's BAH program manager said.The new rates will take effect Jan. 1 at a cost of about $20 billion for the Defense Department program, which will affect nearly 1 million... MORE

The 2014 basic allowance for housing rates for service members released Dec. 17, represent an average increase of 5 percent, or up to $75 to $80 per month, the Defense Department's BAH program manager said. The new rates will take effect Jan. 1 at a cost of about $20 billion for the Defense Department program, which will affect nearly 1 million service members. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Staff Sgt. Jarad Denton/Released)

JBLE Force Support holiday hours
December 18, 2013 — The 633rd Force Support Squadron and 733rd Force Support Division have announced their holiday operating hours for services and facilities at Joint Base Langley-Eustis.The 633rd FSS at Langley Air Force Base holiday hours are:Airman & Family Readiness CenterDec. 25 - 26: ClosedDec. 27: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.Dec. 30 - 31: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.Jan. 1,... MORE

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