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  • Change puts more $ in injured servicemembers' pockets

    A military compensation policy change provides more money for servicemembers injured during service in the war on terrorism, a senior Defense Department official said Nov. 4 here. The Pay and Allowance Continuation program, known by the acronym PAC, is authorized by the 2008 National Defense

  • Handbook consolidates warrior care information

    Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said a new handbook is another step in improving the care and support wounded, ill or injured troops and their families deserve. The handbook compiles the myriad information they need in one succinct, easy-to-read publication. In his foreword to the Compensation and

  • Money for college - AFAS grants available for Air Force families

    Applications are currently being accepted for the Air Force Aid Society's Gen. Henry H. Arnold Education Grant Program, which provides $2,000 grants those selected. The application deadline is March 6. The program is offered to children of active duty; retired, retired Reserve and deceased Air Force

  • Tobacco users - challenge yourself during 24-hour smokeout

    The American Cancer Society's Great American Smokeout will be held Nov. 20 to encourage smokers to quit for a day in the hope they may quit for good. McGuire's Health and Wellness Center is following in their footsteps and hosting several events to support the smokeout. "I encourage all tobacco

  • Postal service sets holiday mailing guidelines

    As the holidays approach and people start thinking about what they are going to send loved ones and friends serving overseas, there are a few dates to keep in mind. "The earliest deadline is for troops that are serving in the Iraq [and] Afghanistan area," Al DeSarro said, spokesman for the western

  • Air Force topples Army, 16-7

    It was a rocky start, to say the least, for sophomore cornerback Reggie Rembert and the Air Force Falcons. Rembert, while trying to defend a short, pass play on Army's opening possession Nov. 1, slipped and fell face-first to the turf. He picked his head up to see the player he'd intended to tackle

  • Team seeks Airmen ready for 'something different'

    Air Education and Training Command officials here encourage Airmen seeking to do "something different" during their Air Force career to apply for special duty assignments. To spread the word, members of the Air Force Recruiting Service Recruiter Screening Team visit Air Force bases across the nation