July 5, 2007 Rules of the Mess; sharing traditions prior to enlisted dining out July 13 The following is a list of rules under which the mess will be conducted. They are designed to conform to tradition and promote levity. Violators of these rules are subject to the wrath and mischievousness of Mister or Madam Vice. All assigned penalties will be carried out before the membership. In
July 5, 2007 Education benefits run out for too many, too often Education benefits are still among the top reasons many individuals join the military. Despite this fact, more than 40 percent of Montgomery G.I. Bill benefits go unused each year, according to officials at the Department of Veterans Affairs. One major cause: time. "Unfortunately, G.I. bill benefits
July 5, 2007 TRICARE beneficiaries can skip co-pay during two-year test A two-year test authorized by the 2007 National Defense Authorization Act allows TRICARE beneficiaries to substitute over-the-counter versions of certain prescription drugs without a copayment. For now, the test includes the TRICARE mail order pharmacy only. Plans call for expansion to retail
July 5, 2007 TRICARE coverage follows college-bound students College-bound family members of active-duty or retired servicemembers can take comfort that their TRICARE coverage will make the journey with them. Insurance industry studies show as much as 10 percent of uninsured Americans are college students. As long as the sponsor remains eligible for TRICARE
July 5, 2007 Behavioral healthcare services available through Mental Health Clinic The 341st Medical Group provides active-duty servicemembers, retirees and their family members information on accessing behavioral health care and available resources in the community. The clinic offers a wide-range of services to assist individuals with depression, anxiety, stress-related illness,
June 29, 2007 Independence Day events, new fireworks policy Independence Day Events Celebrating American Heritage Parade Wednesday at 11 a.m. Parade begins at the intersection of First Avenue South and Park Drive traveling east. The parade will then turn left onto Eighth Street and make another left onto Central Avenue in its return to the Civic Center. An
June 29, 2007 Youth supervision guidelines reminder for parents The weather has warmed up and children are ready to go outside, play and explore. With the fun goes increased risk they can become injured or severely hurt if they are not under the supervision of parents or a guardian. It can be easy to take our children's safety for granted, especially living on
June 29, 2007 Think before you drink Each year lives are lost, families shattered and careers are ended because of the miscalculations made by people who roll the dice and choose to get behind the wheel of a vehicle. These people convince themselves they can drive, even when they have alcohol in their system. According to
June 29, 2007 Fire department stresses firework rules, regulations Independence Day celebrations are built on traditions involving family, friends, parties and fireworks. The United States Fire Administration, part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, encourages Americans to include fire safety along with their Fourth of July activities. "Too often, we get
June 29, 2007 Air University makes earning bachelor’s degree easier once Airmen complete CCAF Airmen can now apply their Community College of the Air Force credits toward a bachelor's degree from a variety of universities and colleges. This can be done through the Air Force Virtual Education Center which links a prospective student to the new Air University Associate-to-Baccalaureate