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  • Airman takes top songwriting prize

    An Airman crafts an autobiographical pop song. A Marine pens a song about standing watch. A sailor scribbles a lullaby for his son. A soldier raps into a tape recorder to entertain his unit. Songwriters like these servicemembers were among the many who submitted their original songs to this year's

  • Panel recommends changes to military retirement

    A panel looking at military compensation has recommended dramatic changes in the military retirement system. The recommendations are part of the second volume put out by members of the 10th Quadrennial Review of Military Compensation. The first volume, released in March, looked at cash compensation.

  • 'Show us what you got': AMC looking for talented vocalists

    All those aspiring singers out there -- get ready to shine! The Air Mobility Command Icon competition, loosely based around the TV show "American Idol", will be held Aug. 14, 5 p.m., at The Club here. "AMC Icon is an AMC commander initiative designed to showcase the vocal talents of the AMC