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  • Recruiting: Shaping the future

    The U.S. military is founded upon many principles and values that run deep with history and tradition. Approximately 2.5 million Americans serve in the military and of that 2.5 million, 1.1 million serve in the National Guard and Reserve forces. As of August 2010, approximately 70,000 Airmen serve

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Civic leaders take flight

    Civic leaders from the 315th Airlift Wing, Joint Base Charleston, S.C. and 919th Special Operations Wing, Duke Field, Fla. joined flight crew and leadership during a two-day training mission and tour of Nellis AFB, Nev. Jan. 13-14, 2011. The educational tour encompassed several mission briefings

  • Commentary: How to recover from holiday debt

    The holidays are over and the decorations are put away. Maybe, or soon, you will receive the inevitable, unwanted gift that all are sure to receive regardless of if you have been naughty or nice -- your bills for last month's purchases. If a cold sweat is forming on your brow as you read this, take

  • 315th Announces Annual Award Winners

    The selection boards for the Airman, Noncommissioned Officer, Senior Noncommissioned Officer, Company Grade Officer, Field Grade Officer and First Sergeant of the Year, calendar year 2010 selected the following winners:Airman of the Year - Senior Amn.  John Johnson, AESNCO of the Year - Tech. Sgt

  • 2011 Community Assessment Survey participation crucial for success

    The Integrated Delivery System (IDS) Working Group is sponsoring the 2011 Community Assessment Survey of servicemembers, spouses, reservists, reserve spouses, and civilians. Approximately 40,000 reservists will be surveyed across 36 reserve installations. Air Force reserve members will be randomly

  • Winterizing your car, safety

    If you don't have to drive--don't!  But if you must, driving in the winter means snow, sleet, and ice that can lead to slower traffic, hazardous road conditions, hot tempers and unforseen dangers. To help you make it safely through winter, here are some suggestions from the National Safety Council