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posted by admin on May 15

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. (AFPN) — North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command unveiled their new integrated command center in a ceremony May 13 attended by dignitaries from both Canada and the U.S.The command center opening coincided with NORAD’s 50-year anniversary of the partnership between Canada and the U.S. in defending North America from air and space threats.

“This is really the culmination of a lot of great effort,” said NORAD and USNORTHCOM commander Gen. Victor E. Renuart Jr., “by people who have taken this idea of unity of effort, of integration of capabilities, and brought them together in this room as a symbol of a true integrated approach to both warning and defense of our homelands.”

NORAD and USNORTHCOM have shared a commander and a headquarters building since 2002, when USNORTHCOM was established. Sharing a command center with integrated land, air, space, missile warning, maritime and cyber domains brings the commands’ missions together in a way “that creates great synergy,” General Renuart said.

“Our command center will be a huge improvement in our ability to integrate situational awareness, to begin to respond to a major event in either of our countries, and then to take the national capabilities that respond to disasters, both man-made and natural, and bring relief to our citizens in our communities,” the general said. “So this is really a weapons system for the future.”

Canadians greatly value their defense partnership with the U.S., said Canadian Minister of National Defence Peter MacKay. “In fact, we’re constantly revisiting and constantly upgrading our participation, our ability, to continue this strong relationship that we have enjoyed now for 50 years. The opening of NORAD and NORTHCOM’s new command and control center, especially now in the context of this ongoing 50-year anniversary celebration, is truly something that we value.

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posted by admin on Apr 29

The U.S.  Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has just announced that a grant of $75 million to offer permanent housing for an estimated 10,000 homeless veteran nationwide. This includes the HUD-VASH or the HUD’S Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing Program, which provides local public housing agencies with an estimated 10,000 rental assistance vouchers. Read the rest of the story here.

posted by admin on Apr 25

Just today a group of Filipino veterans, who had been American allies in WWII won the final battle in the U.S. Senate. Their appeal was delayed because of the intention of improving benefits for younger U.S. veterans. Fortunately, the senators voted to give a $300 per month pension to 15,000 Filipinos. Read the rest of the story here.

posted by admin on Apr 23

What is the “Grill Sergeants”?  It is a program that the Pentagon Channel. It will be filmed at the Naval Base San Diego on May 12-16 2008. However, all of its episodes have been shot at Fort Lee, Virginia, which is the home to the Army’s Advanced Culinary Skills Course. The program presents the culinary skills of military chefs. Read more….

posted by admin on Apr 23

Unfortunately, servicemembers who have been using their VISA credit cards on- and off-post are currently charged with International Service Assessment fee, particularly on overseas transactions.  The assessment charge ranges from 0.15% to 1% of the purchase. However, the VISA people assure that customers buying at their commissary, post exchange and US Embassy will not be charged with the extra fee, or as long as the transaction is domestic.

posted by admin on Apr 23

The military authorities are encouraging servicemembers to take advantage of all the educational programs, which could include those from the private sources, federal and of course military-related. In fact, there are many organizations that offer to assist the members of the troops to pursue their educational dream. The Federal Student Aid is an example. The scholarship grant provides for tuitions and other educational loans. Click here for more information.

posted by admin on Apr 21

Military authorities have recently expanded the Military Spouse Career Advancement Account pilot program. The move aims to meet the job demand. The original plan is to provide military spouses of active-duty members in grade E-1 to E-5 and O-1 to O-3. However, those new spouses of servicemembers in all pay grades can avail of job training assistance.

posted by admin on Apr 21

Every Monday night at 8 P.M., a number of Army wives meet up to listen to news, parenting tips, relationship advice and deployment support. The radio program - Army Wife Talk Radio - is founded by  Host Tara Crooks. AWTR reaches out and helps Army families. It also empowers the spouses that have been left home. The show is also streamed on the Internet throughout the week.

posted by admin on Apr 15

As of today, there are 300,000 US troops who are suffering post traumatic stress and major depression from serving in the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. Also, 320,000 soldiers have brain injuries. Unfortunately, one a half have sought for treatment. According to experts, the health crisis is escalating and affecting more those who are in the field. These service members should have proper and effective care for their conditions. Their failure to seek professional help affects them as well as the country.

posted by admin on Apr 10

The Federal Thrift Savings Plan recently gives a significant room for the servicemembers to make tax-free savings contributions directly from their pay. The new TSP program also provides an investment options, which largely vary according to their contributions. Thus, the interest gained will remain exempted from tax until the said funds are withdrawn at 59 or so.