Dec. 12, 2019 Changes to VA-guaranteed home loans to take effect soon Beginning January 1, 2020, the VA Funding Fee will increase for some Veterans, however, the effective 'cap' on VA no-down payment loans will be eliminated, according to the Veterans Affairs website.
Dec. 11, 2019 AF Deputy Chief Information Officer visits 509th Communications Squadron William Marion II, U.S. Air Force deputy chief information officer, met with Airmen and leadership from the 509th Bomb Wing, Dec. 4, during an Air Force Global Strike Command familiarization tour.During his visit, Marion met with Airmen, viewed a B-2 Spirit, toured the A-10 Thunderbolt II flight
Dec. 9, 2019 2019 CCAF Graduation Community College of the Air Force graduates are photographed with their diplomas after a graduation ceremony at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Dec. 8, 2019.
Dec. 9, 2019 2020 Air Force Marathon registration opens Jan. 1 with New Year’s resolution special WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – If you plan to ring in the new year with resolutions of becoming a healthier you, what a better way to stick to that commitment than to sign up for the 24th Annual Air Force Marathon. Registration opens at midnight Jan. 1 offering the lowest prices of the year
Dec. 2, 2019 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award nominations The Freedom Award is the highest honor the Department of Defense gives to employers for supporting National Guard and Reserve employees. The employers chosen exemplify what it means to go above and beyond federal requirements in support of military employees.Only six weeks remain to nominate your
Nov. 26, 2019 Two A-10 pilots receive Distinguished Flying Cross for strikes on Taliban Only seven medals carry more significance than the Distinguished Flying Cross, and, of those, only three are given for combat excellence. One of those three is the Congressional Medal of Honor. In simpler terms--it’s a rare medal.
Nov. 22, 2019 Reserve Team pulls off a trifecta at Global Strike Competition Reserve Citizen Airmen of the 343rd Bomb Squadron took three of four bomber awards during this year's Global Strike Competition.
Nov. 18, 2019 Reservists receive more benefits with annual DoD mobilization authorities The United States Federal Code details mobilization authorities for Reserve Component support to Combatant Commanders. Currently, the Secretary of Defense and delegated civilian leadership utilize three authorities for Air Reserve support to Combatant Commanders, according to Air Force Reserve Force
Nov. 13, 2019 History highlight: Not a job for a nervous man Article highlighting the story of a World War I radio intercept operator in honor of National Veterans and Military Families month 2019.
Nov. 12, 2019 Faces of the 442d Fighter Wing: Meet Senior Airman Ricardo Miranda Meet Senior Airman Ricardo Miranda, a water and fuel systems maintenance craftsman with the 442d Civil Engineer Squadron.