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DOD officials identify Air Force casualty

Department of Defense officials have announced the death of an Airman who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Tech. Sgt. Anthony C. Campbell Jr., 35, of Florence, Ky., died Dec. 15 of wounds suffered from the detonation of an improvised explosive device … Continue reading

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Fixes on the way for nonsecure UAV links

The Air Force has known for more than a decade that the live video feeds from its unmanned aerial vehicles can be intercepted by the enemy but opted not to do anything about it until this year. An official document … Continue reading

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Fixes on the way for nonsecure UAV links

The Air Force has known for more than a decade that the live video feeds from its unmanned aerial vehicles can be intercepted by the enemy but opted not to do anything about it until this year. An official document … Continue reading

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Anheuser-Busch offers free theme park admission

A tribute program that has provided free admission to SeaWorld and Busch Gardens for more than 4 million members of U.S. and coalition armed forces and their families has been extended through 2010. “Here’s to the Heroes,” a program sponsored … Continue reading

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Tricare program for ‘gray area’ reservists coming

A new program will offer “gray area” reservists the opportunity to purchase Tricare health care coverage. While qualified members of the Selected Reserve may purchase premium-based coverage under Tricare Reserve Select, or TRS, retired National Guard and Reserve personnel did … Continue reading

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Pentagon: Insurgents intercepted UAV videos

WASHINGTON — Insurgents in Iraq have hacked into live video feeds from Predator drones, a major weapon in a Pentagon spy system that serves as the military’s eyes in the sky for surveillance and intelligence collection.Although militants could see the … Continue reading

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Pentagon: Insurgents intercepted UAV videos

WASHINGTON — Insurgents in Iraq have hacked into live video feeds from Predator drones, a major weapon in a Pentagon spy system that serves as the military’s eyes in the sky for surveillance and intelligence collection.Although militants could see the … Continue reading

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Financial leadership program apps. due Jan. 5

Air Force line officers interested in applying for the Financial Management Leadership Program must submit their nominations to the Air Force Personnel Center by Jan. 5, officials announced Wednesday.The four-year program provides an opportunity for line officers outside the 65F … Continue reading

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Law allows spouses to keep residency while under orders

A new law protects military spouses from being taxed for work performed in states where they’re living outside their home states as a result of military orders. President Barack Obama signed the Military Spouses Residency Relief Act, an amendment to … Continue reading

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Gates orders review of military mentor program

Defense Secretary Robert Gates has ordered a review of what he considers “obscene” compensation paid to retired senior officers advising the military under senior mentor programs, and he also wants changes to guard against potential conflicts of interest, his spokesman … Continue reading

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