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Biofuel pits SECNAV vs. House Republicans
The Navy this summer plans to sail a carrier strike group powered by a biofuel mix amid efforts by congressional Republicans to cut off funds for Secretary Ray Mabus’ signature initiative.
Elmendorf airman charged in colleague death
Police in Anchorage, Alaska, have charged a Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson airman with six counts of evidence tampering in the disappearance and death of an aircraft fuel specialist.
Tricare Help: Is retiree stuck with bad plan, or can he switch to Tricare for Life?
Q. I have a friend who is an aging, retired Army colonel. After his long military service, he worked for an insurance company from which he is also now retired — with truly lousy retirement benefits. My wife and I … Continue reading
Senators team up to fight Tricare increases
Two senators have reached across the aisle to fight Tricare fee increases, introducing a bill that would cap enrollment fees, deductibles and pharmacy copayments for military retirees.
Pave Hawk pilots twice honored for war heroism
Col. Christopher Barnett and Maj. Bryan Creel maneuvered an HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter south from Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, through a near-blinding sandstorm. A soldier had suffered a head wound some 10 miles away, and the combat rescue pilots had to … Continue reading
Air Force announces officer assignments
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz on Friday announced the following 1- and 2-star officer assignments: • Maj. Gen. Jay G. Santee will be deputy director, Defense Threat Reduction Agency, Fort Belvoir, Va. Santee is principal director, strategic … Continue reading
House votes to keep enlistment age cap
A Georgia lawmaker’s effort to allow people of any age to enlist in the military, as long as they meet health and fitness standards, failed Friday on a 256-164 vote in the House.