Jan. 6, 2011 Team Offutt to host ACC's newest chiefs Air Combat Command's most recent chief master sergeant selects will travel to Offutt Jan. 9 - 14 to attend the command's annual Chiefs Orientation. The orientation, designed to prepare the selectees for the Air Force's top enlisted rank, is expected to focus on the roles and responsibilities of a
Jan. 6, 2011 Nominations open for Military Child of the Year Award A nonprofit organization is giving Americans the chance to sing the praises of a group often called the nation's unsung heroes: military children.Operation Homefront, a troop- and military-family support group, is inviting people to nominate outstanding military children from all branches of service
Jan. 6, 2011 Changes coming to the Post-9/11 GI-Bill The Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Improvements Act of 2010 was recently signed into law. Effective Aug. 1, 2009, but not payable until Oct. 1, 2011-- Certain National Guard members mobilized on Title 32 orders on, or after, Sept. 11, 2001 are now eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill and any
Jan. 6, 2011 'Hero Miles' program supports families of fallen, wounded A popular program that turns donated frequent-flier miles into free airline tickets for wounded warriors receiving medical care, as well as their families, will expand in 2011, so families of the fallen and combat wounded can participate in two upcoming events.The Fisher House Foundation, which
Jan. 5, 2011 Networthiness sets standards for DOD, AF networks The Air Force soon will have a relatively new term to add to its network operations lexicon: "Networthiness." Air Force Network Integration Center officials recently led efforts to develop the Department of Defense's networthiness concept, an operational assessment that goes well beyond information
Jan. 4, 2011 Royal Air Force aircrew members to train at Offutt Whether it's performing strategic bombing missions in World War II, defending Europe during the Cold War, monitoring Iraqi no-fly zones, or battling the Taliban in Afghanistan, the U.S. Air Force and the U.K. Royal Air Force have been close allies for many years.Recently, this partnership was
Jan. 4, 2011 Mullen: Leaders key to nation's, military's future Because leaders at all levels are key to U.S. success, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said in a CNN interview broadcast Jan. 2, his main concern is ensuring military officials continue to develop and encourage great leaders for the country.Navy Adm. Mike Mullen told Fareed Zakaria on the
Jan. 4, 2011 VA officials set to verify veteran small businesses To further advocate for veterans, VA officials have announced that companies identifying themselves as small businesses or veteran-owned businesses to gain priority for some Department of Veterans Affairs contracts now must provide documentation verifying their status within 90 days of receiving
Jan. 4, 2011 Patriot Club receives a modern make-over In order to keep up with a rapidly changing and modernized society, the Patriot Club is undergoing renovations. The Patriot Club's primary goal is to increase customer satisfaction and usage while maintaining a financially solvent activity. In spirit of this goal, the theme of the renovation project
Dec. 16, 2010 Most housing rates dip for 2011 as pay, subsistence increase Most military housing allowance rates will decrease slightly for 2011, but servicemembers will receive, on average, as much or slightly more money than they did this year, Defense Department officials said Dec. 15.Cheryl Anne Woehr, a housing allowance program analyst, said overall rates are fairly
Dec. 16, 2010 Air Force leaders stress safety during the holidays Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy issued the following holiday safety message to the Airmen of the United States Air Force:During this holiday season, we extend our sincere appreciation for your
Dec. 16, 2010 Lesser-known UCMJ offenses Some Airmen destroy promising careers, and it's not always because they are caught stealing, using drugs or misusing their government computer. Having served as a prosecutor, defense attorney and military judge, I've seen people lose their careers for many reasons: from voyeurism to disloyal
Dec. 15, 2010 STRATCOM event raises children's holiday spirits Christmas came a little early for the children of U.S. Strategic Command personnel as a celebration filled with crafts, music and even a visit from Santa brought some holiday cheer Dec. 11.The USSTRATCOM children's holiday party, held at the Bennie Davis Maintenance Facility, attracted more than 200
Dec. 15, 2010 Communications Airmen prove vital to Regional Command-West mission Imagine a small group of elite Soldiers on patrol in the mountains of northern Herat province coming under heavy attack by a much-larger group of insurgents.What if these outnumbered and outgunned Soldiers called back to Camp Arena for close-air support but found no answer on the receiving end?In a
Dec. 15, 2010 Enough is enough: Preventing DUI A mother says goodbye to her 20-year-old son, not knowing that this will be the last time she'll see him alive. Three hours later, she will receive the painful news. In January 2002, an elderly couple returning from their vacation in Arizona were killed by a nine-time repeat drunken driving
Dec. 14, 2010 Secretary Gates Brings Deployed Soldiers Home for Leave As Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates made his way back to Washington from an overseas trip, he had some extra passengers aboard this Air Force E-4B: soldiers deployed to Afghanistan who were heading home on rest and recuperation leave to spend time with their families during the holiday
Dec. 7, 2010 Letter in the wall makes its way back after 20 years For years, a letter from a 12-year-old girl to the future residents sat sealed inside a plastic sandwich bag in the historic walls of Quarters 21, located on Generals' Row here.On Dec. 6, 20 years to the day after the letter was written, Brooke Lewis, now aged 32, came back to Offutt."It's just a
Dec. 7, 2010 President extends stop loss claims deadline Airmen, veterans and their beneficiaries now have until Dec. 18 to apply for retroactive stop loss special pay.The new deadline is the second extension to the original Oct. 21 cutoff and comes as a result of a continuing resolution signed by the president Dec. 4.Airmen eligible for the benefit