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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

  • Servicemembers introduce water sanitation to Afghan village

    Zabul Provincial Reconstruction Team medics here introduced a water sanitation process to village elders July 31 in the Shajoy District of Afghanistan. Members of the Zabul PRT chose Shajoy to test run the project because of its proficient hospital, where the equipment will be placed. The process,

  • Enhancements improve evaluation forms

    Air Force Personnel Center officials here recently introduced several new technological enhancements to four Air Force evaluation forms as part of an ongoing commitment to improve and refine personnel processes. Enhancements were made to the following forms: -- Air Force Form 910 Enlisted

  • McGuire Phoenix Spouse recognized

    Military families are unlike many other families. Frequent relocations - uplifting children from school and spouses from jobs - and the ever-present reality of overseas deployments, can cause stress for those families. Single servicemembers and their families, back home, also have to deal with the