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  • DoD promotes military participation in World No Tobacco Day

    The last Monday in May is Memorial Day, a day set aside to honor the men and women who gave their lives in service to their country. Living freedom to the fullest by reducing unnecessary health risks is one way to honor the memories of those who've died. Just around the corner from Memorial Day is

  • Specialized Air Force unit "adapts and overcomes" during deployment exercise

    More than 90 Airmen from the 621st Contingency Response Wing were tested on their "ability to survive and operate", or ATSO, in a deployed environment during an Operational Readiness Exercise at Volk Field, Wis., April 22-30. Conducted by the Volk Combat Readiness Training Center and fielded by the

  • Airmen, veterans can now apply for new GI Bill

    The Department of Veterans Affairs opened its doors for accepting Post-9/11 GI Bill applications May 1. All Airmen and former Airmen with at least 90 days of active duty service since Sept. 11, 2001, can choose to apply for education benefits, which begin Aug. 1, 2009 under the new GI Bill law. To

  • Not too late for Exchange shoppers to get creative for $1,000 shopping spree

    All is not quiet on the set as exchange shoppers still have more than a month to showcase their creative skills in the Army & Air Force Exchange Service's (AAFES) "It's My Benefit 2" video contest. Dubbed "Rediscover the Value of AAFES," the video competition focuses on thirty-second to one-minute