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  • AF activates accountability system in response to Philippine crisis

    The Air Force has activated the Air Force Personnel Accountability and Assessment System to monitor the status and location of all personnel and dependents who may be affected by the category 5 typhoon, Haiyan, which hit the Philippines Nov. 8, Air Force Personnel Center officials said Nov. 13,

  • Commissaries to start ID scans

    Commissaries will soon begin scanning customers' Department of Defense ID cards at checkouts as the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) continues its efforts to deliver a 21st century benefit.The commissary at Fort Lee, Va., became the first store to scan ID cards on Oct. 22, 2013 as the first part of

  • Air Force selects developer for commercial energy project at JB MDL

    The Air Force will enter into negotiations with the Starwood Siemens team to lease real property at Joint Base McGuire-Dix- Lakehurst, N.J., for an energy-based enhanced use lease, or EUL.The selection of a developer is a major step in making the proposed lease project a reality. Prior to selection,

  • Army ROTC cadets rise to challenge

    Army ROTC cadets participated in the 2nd Brigade Ranger Challenge Competition Nov. 9, 2013 here.More than 450 cadets from 42 universities across the Northeast gathered at Land Navigation Course #3, to tackle a course created to push the cadets to their limits and learn to work together."This course

  • Pentagon acts to assist typhoon-stricken ally

    The Defense Department immediately took action to begin helping the Philippine government recover from Super Typhoon Haiyan, Pentagon Press Secretary George Little said Nov. 12, 2013 here.During a Pentagon news conference, Little explained the roles that DOD and other U.S. agencies are taking in

  • Observer-coach/trainers learn to teach

    Soldiers assigned to the 72nd Field Artillery Brigade, First Army Division East joined other Soldiers and civilians to participate in an Army Basic Instructor Course Nov. 8-18, 2013, here.Before First Army Division East observer-coach/trainers can provide the most relevant, realistic training

  • First Army shares best practices with Korean army

    A Republic of Korea army major recently visited two First Army Division East brigades Oct. 2-4, 2013, as part of a mobilization assessment to assist in the ROK's development of an operational reserve force. The two First Army Division East brigades, the 174th Infantry and 72nd Field Artillery

  • Exchange keeps 'thanks' in Thanksgiving

    With a quarter of its work force comprised of military family members, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is a true example of family serving family. As such, the focus on Thanksgiving Day will be on family and shopping will have to wait until Friday. Customers will not have to wait long to start