5.8.2009 - Airmen, veterans can now apply for new GI Bill
The Department of Veterans Affairs opened its doors for accepting Post-9/11 GI Bill applications May 1. All Airmen and former Airmen with at least 90 days of active duty service since Sept. 11, 2001, can choose to apply for education benefits, which begin Aug. 1 under the new GI Bill law. To apply or for details on what the Post-9/11 GI Bill offers, visit the VA's Web site, .
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5.8.2009 - Air Force leaders name next top enlisted leader
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton A. Schwartz and Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Rodney J. McKinley have announced the Airman selected to be the service's next enlisted leader.
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5.8.2009 - Klotz confirmed to lead Air Force Global Strike Command
Lt. Gen. Frank G. Klotz received Senate confirmation to become commander of the Air Force's newest major command, Air Force Global Strike Command.
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5.8.2009 - Commentary - Supplements: Make informed choices
At different bases throughout the Air Force, Airmen are turning to dietary supplements in an effort to maintain a fit force and high personal fitness levels, while causing possible risk to their health.
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5.7.2009 - Air Force fiscal 2010 budget reflects rebalanced priorities
Air Force officials here May 7 announced that its portion of the president's fiscal 2010 budget reflects a balanced strategy to prevail in today's joint fight and sustain air, space and cyberspace dominance.
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5.7.2009 - AETC officials to automate entry control
Drivers pulling up at gates on Air Education and Training Command bases will have something new to greet them later this year -- the Defense Biometric Identification System, or DBIDS.
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5.7.2009 - Better-equipped National Guard still faces critical shortages
Equipment critical to both domestic and warfighting missions and aircraft essential to guarding the nation's air sovereignty remain areas of concern for the National Guard.
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5.7.2009 - Military continues to monitor H1N1 flu virus' path
The U.S. military has prepared for years to confront a public health challenge like the H1N1 influenza virus, a senior Defense Department official said May 6 here.
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5.6.2009 - DOD teacher works to connect educators worldwide
The project has been brewing since January, but within a month, the first 400-plus volunteers will begin to provide feedback to the creator of the Department of Defense Education Activity Teacher-to-Teacher project.
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5.6.2009 - Major motorcycle safety event held at Pentagon
Senior leaders from the military services gathered together in the Pentagon parking lot May 1 to take part in a National Capital Region Joint Service Motorcycle Safety Event, designed to promote rider safety programs throughout the military.
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5.6.2009 - Regulation changes to allow for longer South Korean tours
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5.6.2009 - Gates lauds U.S. efforts to boost Saudi military capacity
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5.6.2009 - 'Continuum of Service' video promotes total force options
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5.6.2009 - CDC confirms H1N1 case involving military dependent
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5.6.2009 - Airman's Roll Call: Post-9/11 G.I. Bill rules outlined
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5.5.2009 - Transition assistance experts hone job-assistance skills
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5.4.2009 - New selective re-enlistment bonus list announced
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5.4.2009 - Feature - NCO brings calm over camp, Beethoven brings in buyers
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5.4.2009 - Air Force officials to release master sergeant promotion list
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5.4.2009 - Take anti-flu drugs only after diagnosis, military doc says
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5.1.2009 - Program makes high-cost schooling available to troops, vets
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5.1.2009 - VA emphasizes education before Post-9/11 GI Bill switch
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5.1.2009 - Testimony details Pentagon, VA plans for wounded warriors
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4.30.2009 - Air Force chief of staff returns to roots
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4.30.2009 - Quadrennial Defense Review fact sheet available
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4.29.2009 - Flu Watchboard offers DOD-related info on flu outbreak
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4.29.2009 - Proposed Post-9/11 GI Bill transferability rules explained
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4.29.2009 - Airman's Roll Call: Separating E-7, E-6 promotion release dates
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4.29.2009 - Top officer addresses Air Force's role in irregular warfare
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4.28.2009 - 2008 JAG Award winners announced
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4.28.2009 - 'Perspective' focuses on diversity
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4.28.2009 - Screening program prompts fast swine flu identification
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4.27.2009 - Senator Glenn receives White national defense award
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4.27.2009 - Airman dies at Wilford Hall Medical Center
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4.27.2009 - Air Guard chief selected as NORTHCOM advisor
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4.27.2009 - Military officials monitor swine flu
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4.26.2009 - Air Force chief offers perspective to acquisition community
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4.24.2009 - AETC ensures nuclear precision, compliance, accountability
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4.24.2009 - Senior officials define leadership during Air Force Week
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4.24.2009 - Air Force secretary discusses service's goals, priorities
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4.24.2009 - Feature - The life of a port mortuary chaplain
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4.24.2009 - Officials select 37 Airmen for physician assistant training
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4.24.2009 - AF officials primed for officer qualifying test revamp
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4.24.2009 - Air Force legal team earns Deming Award
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4.23.2009 - Lightning strikes a need for renter's insurance
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4.22.2009 - Personnel accountability system live AF-wide; May exercise planned
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4.22.2009 - Telelconference held to improve Pacific medical care
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4.22.2009 - Air Force civilians garner 22 Presidential Rank Awards
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4.22.2009 - Task force seeks sexual assault response feedback
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4.21.2009 - VA welcomes veterans home with new Web site, blog
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4.21.2009 - EPLOs redefine part of Air Force mission
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4.20.2009 - Air Force officials emphasize bystander intervention
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4.20.2009 - Clouds lift for 'Cadet for a Day'
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4.20.2009 - Thousands honor Doolittle Raiders at the 67th Reunion
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4.20.2009 - President nominates next AF surgeon general
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4.20.2009 - Behavior studies may improve irregular warfare techniques
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4.17.2009 - Vice president visits Whiteman
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4.17.2009 - National Security Personnel System goes under microscope
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4.17.2009 - Air Force officials modernize mentoring program
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4.16.2009 - Congressional staff members visit AFPC
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4.15.2009 - Feature - Combat stress: A combat essential for today's warfighter
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4.15.2009 - New policy refines ancillary, expeditionary skills training
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4.15.2009 - Victim advocates support, assist survivors
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4.15.2009 - Airman field-tests modified PT uniform in Iraq
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4.15.2009 - Airman's Roll Call: AF assistance campaign ends May 1
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4.15.2009 - Uniforms for the fallen are always perfect
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4.14.2009 - Leader magazine transitions from print to online
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4.13.2009 - Military doctor cites need for early intervention of autism
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4.13.2009 - New 'eMagazine' informs servicemembers, families
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4.13.2009 - 'Voices of Men' gives unique insight on sexual assault
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4.13.2009 - VA secretary embraces 'personal calling' of serving veterans
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4.13.2009 - 'Today's Air Force' features dignified transfers
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