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Team approach to health may go AF-wide

When Senior Master Sgt. Brad Johnson learned he had a life-threatening autoimmune disorder, he began spending more time than he ever thought possible at the doctor’s office.But Johnson never knew which doctor he would see for any given appointment — … Continue reading

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Vets groups join to assist GI Bill students

As the Veterans Affairs Department begins issuing emergency checks to students waiting for Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits, two veterans groups are coordinating efforts to help those attending remote schools get immediate assistance.VA regional offices that are issuing checks will be … Continue reading

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Vets groups join to assist GI Bill students

As the Veterans Affairs Department begins issuing emergency checks to students waiting for Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits, two veterans groups are coordinating efforts to help those attending remote schools get immediate assistance.VA regional offices that are issuing checks will be … Continue reading

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Senators question value of contracted VA care

A Senate committee reviewing the increased use of contracted health care for veterans disability exams and treatment is growing increasingly skeptical that this is a cheaper or higher-quality alternative to using Veterans Affairs Department health care workers.About one-quarter of the … Continue reading

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Senators question value of contracted VA care

A Senate committee reviewing the increased use of contracted health care for veterans disability exams and treatment is growing increasingly skeptical that this is a cheaper or higher-quality alternative to using Veterans Affairs Department health care workers.About one-quarter of the … Continue reading

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Tanker decision given back to Air Force

The Air Force has regained control of the KC-X tanker program, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Wednesday at the Air Force Association’s Air and Space Conference near Washington, D.C.Last year Gates stripped decision authority from the Air Force after the … Continue reading

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Tanker decision given back to Air Force

The Air Force has regained control of the KC-X tanker program, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Wednesday at the Air Force Association’s Air and Space Conference near Washington, D.C.Last year Gates stripped decision authority from the Air Force after the … Continue reading

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Where does your military pay go furthest?

When Capt. Tyler Hart arrived in San Diego two years ago, the first thing that struck him was the cost of living.“My wife and I noticed a big difference, as far as our money not stretching quite as far,” said … Continue reading

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Mourning, service meld on 9/11 anniversary

NEW YORK — Americans planned beach cleanups, packages for soldiers and save-the-tree fundraisers along with familiar remembrances in three cities to mark eight years since the attacks of Sept. 11, the first time the anniversary was named a national day … Continue reading

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General North assumes command of Pacific Air Forces

<img border="0" style="margin-right:15px" src="http://www.militarylearningcenter.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/c6172_090819-F-2966F-005.JPG" The command of Pacific Air Forces, celebrating 65 years of providing American airpower in the Pacific this month, was passed from Gen. Howie Chandler to Gen. Gary North during a ceremony here Aug. 19 on Freedom Tower … Continue reading

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