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Seymour Johnson civilian earns DOD disability award

A civilian at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., received the 2009 Outstanding Department of Defense Employee with a Disability Award Dec. 8 at a ceremony in Bethesda, Md. Charles Hare is the in-service work plan programmer for the 4th Civil … Continue reading

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McChrystal gives full backing to Afghan plan

The top U.S. general in Afghanistan told the House Armed Services Committee on Tuesday that he “fully supports” President Barack Obama’s new strategy and decision to deploy tens of thousands of troops to the war and that those decisions “reflect … Continue reading

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DOD officials host disability awards ceremony, forum

Defense Department officials highlighted the Pentagon’s programs for people with disabilities Dec. 8 and recognized accomplishments of employees with disabilities. Clarence Johnson, acting deputy undersecretary of defense for plans, served as host for the department’s disability awards ceremony and forum … Continue reading

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General reflects on changes at Air Mobility

The longest trips Gen. Arthur J. Lichte took growing up in the Bronx were on the subway to different boroughs of New York City. He never gave it a thought that one day he would fly airplanes around the world.On … Continue reading

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Wide range of dining reforms considered

Feel like buffalo wings at the club? Swipe your meal card.Want a bag of popcorn from the snack bar? Swipe your meal card.Got a hankering for a Double Whopper? Swipe your meal card — maybe.The Air Force is working on … Continue reading

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Sgt. will plead to faking war wounds: Corps

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — A Marine sergeant charged with faking battle injuries to get freebies intended for wounded warriors will plead guilty, a Marine Corps spokeswoman said Monday.Sgt. David W. Budwah, 34, of Springhill, La., will enter the plea at a … Continue reading

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SecNav: Cut half of oil use by 2020

Navy Department leaders issued a set of ambitious new plans to boost the Navy and Marine Corps’ energy efficiency Wednesday, including the goal of fielding a completely sustainable carrier strike group dubbed “the Great Green Fleet.”Navy Secretary Ray Mabus cited … Continue reading

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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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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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2012 targeted for new CentCom HQ at MacDill

Central Command officials said they expect to move into a new headquarters building at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., by March 2012.The four-story command center will cover 257,000 square feet and provide “a state-of-the-art planning and command and control facility … Continue reading

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