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VA announces disaster assistance after tornado outbreaks
Officials from the Department of Veterans Affairs announced May 17 that special disaster assistance may be available to veterans with VA-guaranteed home loans who have been affected by recent tornados. Veterans living in designated disaster areas may receive mortgage assistance through their loan servicers."VA wants to do everything we can to help
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5/24
2011
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Program offers free museum visits
Service members and their families can visit a wide array of museums for free from Memorial Day through Labor Day, courtesy of the second annual Blue Star Museums program.Kathy Roth-Douquet, the Blue Star Families chairman, and Rocco Landesman, the chairman of the National Endowment for the Humanities, announced this year's program May 23 in San
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5/24
2011
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Strong military is key to long-term U.S. success, Gates says
The ultimate guarantee against success of aggressors, dictators and terrorists in the 21st century is the size, strength and global reach of the United States military, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said May 22."Beyond the current wars, our military credibility, commitment and presence are required to sustain alliances, to protect trade routes
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5/23
2011
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Officials seek nominations for 2011 GEICO Military Service Awards
Air Force officials are accepting nominations for the 2011 Government Employees Insurance Company's Military Service Awards.The annual GEICO Military Service Awards recognize enlisted service members from all military service branches, active duty, Guard and Reserve, for their contributions to military and civilian communities.The three award
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5/23
2011
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Secretary urges careful thought in spending reductions
Finding $400 billion in additional defense spending reductions over the next 12 years will require careful thought that considers the risks the reductions create, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said here May 19.In a question-and-answer session with students at the U.S. Army Engineer School here, Secretary Gates warned against what he called the
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5/23
2011
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Civilian career development webcasts continue May 26, June 21
Webcasts designed to help civilian Airmen plan and manage their careers will be held May 26 for GS-12 and GS-13 civilians, and June 21 for GS-7 through GS-11 civilians. Hosted by officials of the Air Force Personnel Center civilian force integration directorate, webcast topics will include how to plan for the next job, how education affects
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5/23
2011
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Conaton speaks on AF biomass fuel use at open house
Undersecretary of the Air Force Erin Conaton spoke to media about the milestone of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds flight demonstration team's first use of a biomass fuel blend in two of their jets here during the 2011 Joint Service Open House May 20.The Air Force has a vested interest in the use of biofuels since it's the largest user of energy in
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5/23
2011
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Education is key in fight against PTSD
Stemming the incidence of post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, requires awareness, education and recognizing its symptoms, a senior military psychiatrist said.Navy Capt. Paul S. Hammer, director of the Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury, spoke during a May 16 media roundtable event held here as
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5/20
2011
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Air Force Central Ticket Program offers discounts to Airmen, families
The Air Force Central Ticket Program provides discount tickets to Airmen, their families and authorized Morale, Welfare and Recreation program customers at nationwide attractions and recreational events. Discount tickets are available for purchase at installation force support Information, Tickets and Travel offices.Sandy Hillard, the Air Force
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5/20
2011
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Gates shares views on Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan
During a question-and-answer session here May 19, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates gave U.S. Army Engineer School students his view of the situations in Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan.Though the current agreement between the U.S. and Iraq calls for all U.S. forces to be out of Iraq by the end of the year, Secretary Gates said U.S. and Iraqi
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5/20
2011
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