It's Your Money: Repeat after me, 'No deal'

Hi, it's me, the ad in the back of your favorite military publication. Have I got a deal for you! Really? I love deals. Tell me more. Well, this deal is the opportunity to get that new computer you deserve. I mean that new computer you need. Oh, and get this. It's only $40 a pay period. We're

21st Medical Group closure CORRECTION

Career enlisted aviator positions open for retraining

The Air Force still has openings for First Term Airmen to retrain into the Flight Engineer and Flight Attendant specialties and other career enlisted aviator positions. In addition to the FTA openings, staff and technical sergeants required to retrain under the Noncommissioned Officer Retraining

TDY per mile rate increases

In response to the mid-year rise in gasoline prices, the General Service Administration raised the temporary duty mileage rate from $0.505 per mile to $0.585. The increase applies to all uniformed personnel and civilian employees traveling on official business by privately-owned automobile or

PAA version ‘3.0’ offers enhanced features

Version 3.0 of the Performance Appraisal Application, or 'PAA,' is scheduled to launch this month - in time for the 2008 evaluation process and 2009 planning. The tool's modifications and enhanced features include: · A new look and feel, with tabs that display key tasks in the order they are

First Knight

Airman Allen Flom was selected for this week's First Knight award. This award is designed to recognize outstanding Airmen each week for the work they do each day. Name: Airman Allen Flom Unit: 21st Security Forces Squadron Duty Title: Security Forces Specialist Time in service: 11 months Time

Air Force headquarters gets look at Peterson Airmen’s time

They looked at how the burden of continuing computer-based training, information technology, pesky duties and other additional mission requirements affect your daily routine. And they want to give you more time to accomplish your mission. Visiting Peterson Aug. 11-12, a six-man Airmen's Time

Drinking and driving can be dangerous, costly

How many drinks can someone have before it's unsafe to drive? One? Two? Actually, it's zero. While some people might believe otherwise, drinking and driving should actually never mix, said Jeanine Arnold, Peterson's Culture of Responsible Choices Program coordinator. The reason: most people tend to

Defensive driving is safe driving

As you wait patiently at a red traffic light, it turns green and you prepare to proceed through the intersection. Luckily, you're a defensive driver and stop before being struck by that car that just ran a red light. How many times has this happened to you? Every time we get into a vehicle, we're at

TRICARE enhances dental benefit for pregnant women

In response to research indicating the increased risk of dental disease during pregnancy, TRICARE Management Activity recently approved a maternity dental benefit for mothers-to-be. Through United Concordia, the dental contactor for the active duty family member dental plan, all pregnant TRICARE