Aug. 25, 2009 VA simplifies compensation rules for post-traumatic stress The Veterans Affairs Department is taking steps to help veterans seeking compensation for post-traumatic stress disorder, VA Secretary Eric K. Shinseki announced Aug. 24. "The hidden wounds of war are being addressed vigorously and comprehensively by this administration as we move VA forward in its
Aug. 24, 2009 National Women's Equality Day Celebrate National Women's Equality Day with a brown bag luncheon, open discussion and presentation by Jennifer Cole, NASA engineer and branch chief of aerodynamics and propulsion, Aug. 27 at 11:30 a.m. in the Oasis Community Center. This free, official event is hosted by the 95th Air Base Wing, and
Aug. 24, 2009 Back-to-school safety The following health and safety tips are from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). Going back to school after summer can be intimidating for kids, especially ones who have just moved. Starting over at a new school can be difficult for children. Moving never gets easier, and saying goodbye to
Aug. 24, 2009 Air Force unveils new fitness program Approval of the new Air Force fitness instruction in the coming weeks will bring about some of the most significant changes to the Air Force fitness program in the last five years. Those changes, which take effect Jan. 1, 2010, shift a greater responsibility of maintaining physical fitness 365 days
Aug. 20, 2009 91 Edwards Airmen selected for Staff Sergeant Air Force officials selected 15,223 of 30,574 eligible Senior Airman for promotion to Staff Sergeant for a selection rate of 49.79 percent. The average score for those selected was 275.81, with an average time in grade and time in service of 2.09 and 4.69 years respectively. The average score was
Aug. 19, 2009 Team Edwards announces 2nd quarter award winners The Team Edwards 2nd Quarter awards winners, announced Aug. 18, are: Airman of the Quarter Senior Airman Brandon Alexander Air Force Research Laboratory Noncommissioned Officer of the Quarter Staff Sgt. Timothy Sparrow Test Evaluation Squadron DET 3 Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Quarter
Aug. 19, 2009 New active-duty dental plan launched A new dental program that began Aug.1 is now available to active-duty servicemembers. The new Active Duty Dental Program becomes the dental care plan for active-duty servicemembers assigned to locations with no access to a military dental facility. ADDP is also for service members referred by their