Reservists receive executive service awards

Two number air force commanders in Air Force Reserve Command received Meritorious Executive awards in October. Maj. Gen. Robert E. Duignan, 4th Air Force commander, March Air Reserve Base, Calif., and Maj. Gen. Martin M. Mazick, 22nd Air Force commander, Dobbins ARB, Ga., were among 353 leaders from

DOD, VA share records to benefit wounded warriors, veterans

Department of Defense and Veterans Affairs officials are making good progress in sharing information to the benefit of wounded warriors and veterans, a senior DOD official said Oct. 30 here. One of the chief goals of DOD-VA interoperability efforts is to supply computerized health data so providers

Integrity is more than just a word

Continuing with the Year of Leadership; we will look at our Core Values during November. You may be saying to yourself, "I know our core values." But do you? There is much more to our core values than Integrity First, Service Before Self and Excellence In All We Do. We will look at these in a three

DoD officials plan for smooth transition to new administration

The Defense Department has made extensive plans for a smooth transition from the present administration to that of the president-elect, Pentagon spokesman Bryan Whitman said Nov. 4 here. Pentagon officials are ready to begin briefing a new president-elect's transition team as soon as he's chosen,

Colorado Springs movers, shakers see AF Reserve mission first-hand

"Folks, you might want to hold on to something as we are going to accelerate quickly." The pilot of the C-17 wasn't kidding. As he pushed the throttle forward faster than most on board have ever accelerated, one could see this crew was in complete shock and awe by either the grins on their face or

KFMP volunteers work to give deployed members 'creature comforts'

Even with the Arabian dust whipping over them as they tear into packages from home, they smile with joy that comes from getting a little piece of America in the mail. That's what volunteers of the 302nd Airlift Wing Key Family Member Program are hoping will happen when dozens of care packages put

Denver Broncos honor reservists

Reserve kicks off enlistments with Broncos

Halloween Safety Tips

It's that time of year again - the time for good-natured scaring, dressing up and trick-or-treating. Halloween is here, and with that comes a responsibility to make sure children are as safe as possible. This takes mishap prevention - the key to which is operational risk management. Parents should

TRICARE Retiree Dental Benefit now available overseas

Retired TRICARE beneficiaries living overseas may now enroll in the TRICARE Retiree Dental Program (TRDP). Effective Oct. 1 2008, the Enhanced-Overseas TRDP is available for eligible Uniformed Services retirees and their families. Prior to the enhancement, the TRDP was only available to retirees and