Jan. 28, 2011 Tutor.com offers free sessions to military families When doing schoolwork, whether it's for elementary school, high school, college or beyond, everyone runs into a problem they can't solve by themselves. Helping hands can be a lifesaver.Tutor.com recently gave its six-millionth tutoring session, and currently offers unlimited online homework help and
Jan. 28, 2011 Officials to issue new camouflage uniforms to deployers Airmen deploying to Afghanistan in 2011 will see a new uniform issued to them as part of their deployment gear beginning in March. While Airmen have been faced with a slew of uniform changes in recent years, this new uniform is not a matter of image or heritage but instead has resulted from a joint
Jan. 28, 2011 Gates: Congress must address 'crisis on my doorstep' The failure of Congress so far to pass the fiscal 2011 defense appropriations bill, which creates the possibility of funding the department under a year-long continuing resolution instead, is "the crisis on my doorstep," Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said in an interview Jan. 26.Failure to pass
Jan. 28, 2011 Officials provide advice on post-deployment intimacy issues In the list of problems that can confront service members after a combat deployment, few can be harder to talk about or more devastating than the inability to resume intimate relationships.Couples who have survived multiple combat deployments know the situation all too well."The first few years of
Jan. 28, 2011 WMD program available for officers, civilians Officials are seeking nominations to participate in the Program for Emerging Leaders and the study of weapons of mass destruction.Officials from the Center for the Study of Weapons of Mass Destruction at the National Defense University recently announced the professional development opportunity that
Jan. 26, 2011 Navy MUSE team helps power USSTRATCOM When a broken water main flooded the boiler room of the U.S. Strategic Command headquarters building here on Dec. 20, it caused quite a few electrical, cooling, heating and potable water issues for the 50-plus-year-old facility.While the command remained fully mission capable throughout the ordeal,
Jan. 25, 2011 White House unveils new approach to military family support White House officials have released a report that unveils a new, governmentwide approach to military family support and details a sweeping, interagency effort under way to strengthen families and enhance their well-being and quality of life.President Barack Obama announced the results of a nearly
Jan. 24, 2011 Navy Operational Support Center Omaha opens new facility While the weather outside may have been cold, dreary and gray, the mood inside was anything but as the Sailors of the Navy Operational Support Center Omaha cut the ribbon on their brand new facility here Jan. 22.The new $4.3 million, 19,000-square-foot facility includes computer training classrooms,
Jan. 24, 2011 Air Force chief of staff releases 2011 reading list The Air Force chief of staff announced his latest professional reading list Jan. 21. "Effectively operating within our increasingly dynamic, interconnected and complex world requires steadfast commitment to personal and professional growth," Gen. Norton Schwartz said in a letter to
Jan. 24, 2011 TRICARE officials improve online communication, access Additions to the TRICARE military health plan's website are giving beneficiaries easier access to their personal health data, more convenient appointment scheduling and better communication with their health care providers, the top TRICARE official reported.TRICARE Online, the military health
Jan. 24, 2011 TSP contribution limits set for 2011 Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board members announced the 2011 elective deferral limit for regular Thrift Savings Plan contributions will remain $16,500, and TSP catch-up plan contribution limits will remain at $5,500.TSP is a long-term retirement savings plan that gives investors an
Jan. 19, 2011 ACC’s newest chiefs descend on Offutt More than 100 of Air Combat Command's newest chief master sergeant selects along with their numbered Air Force and major command functional managers braved snow and subzero temperatures to attend the ACC Chief Master Sergeant 2011 Orientation here Jan. 9 - 13. The purpose of the conference is to
Jan. 19, 2011 AFWA intramural soccer team wins close one On Wednesday night, outside the Offutt Field House, freezing temperatures and blistering winds seemed to bring things to a standstill. Inside, however, was a completely different matter. The location was Offutt's indoor soccer field and the event was a rematch between the Air Force Weather Agency
Jan. 19, 2011 Offutt captain saves Omaha man’s life When sitting through your next annually-required cardio-pulmonary resuscitation class, pay attention. The life of your friend, family member or Wingman could be at risk. You might not even know the person.On Nov. 29, 2010, Capt. Jonathan Fitzsimmons, assistant A Flight commander for the 45th
Jan. 13, 2011 Air Force officials caution against geotags, location-based services Social media offers many Airmen another way to keep in touch with colleagues, friends and family, but users need to be aware of the risks associated with technical tools that help them share information, officials said Jan. 7.As more Airmen and their family members use smartphones to take pictures
Jan. 12, 2011 Tax Center shares info for appointments For members of the Armed Forces serving in a combat zone or qualified hazardous duty area, the deadline for filing tax returns, paying taxes, filing claims for refunds, and taking other actions with the IRS is automatically extended.The deadline for taking action with the IRS is extended 180 days
Jan. 11, 2011 First-Time Home Buyers Credit for Military Members As tax season approaches, the Offutt Tax Center has been receiving many calls concerning the first-time home buyers credit and wants customers to be aware of how this credit will impact the military community. If you received the first-time home buyers credit in 2008 of $7,500, then you will begin
Jan. 10, 2011 Secretary Gates outlines 'Don't Ask' repeal process Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates Jan. 6 described the Pentagon's three-step process for preparing to allow gays to serve openly in the military services.At a Pentagon news conference with Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Secretary Gates updated reporters on the
Jan. 10, 2011 Air Force officials announce formal officer cross-flow program In an effort to balance officer skills across the active-duty component, the Air Force will offer cross-flow options for nonrated line officers in specified career fields, officials said here Jan 7. The nonrated officer cross-flow program is being announced as part of the fiscal 2011 Force