• Panel recommends changes to military retirement

    A panel looking at military compensation has recommended dramatic changes in the military retirement system. The recommendations are part of the second volume put out by members of the 10th Quadrennial Review of Military Compensation. The first volume, released in March, looked at cash compensation.

  • Compensation panel recommends Tricare changes

    Members of the Quadrennial Review of Military Compensation have recommended fee changes to Tricare, the military's health care system. The recommendations mostly would affect retirees and will not affect active-duty servicemembers or their dependents, retired Air Force Brig. Gen. Jan D. "Denny"

  • Wing's old simulator becomes teaching tool for future Airmen

    A salvaged F-15E Strike Eagle egress simulator has found a new mission in the Air Force JROTC program at Southern Nash High School in Bailey, N.C. The simulator's life began in 1989 when it arrived at the wing training facility here. The F-15Es were coming online to replace the F-4E Phantom, which

  • Insuring the nest before a storm

    Insurance is crucial to have, especially during hurricane season. It provides financial protection to the housing structure and the possessions inside. Purchasing insurance should be completed well in advance of an approaching storm. The closer a storm gets, the less likely a company will provide

  • F-15E Demo Team pilot name to Space Camp hall of fame

    Capt. Phil Smith, had never been in an aircraft before. So when he finally got the chance, the then-14-year-old let it all soak in. "Even on that big Delta airplane, I started thinking, 'This is cool," he said. He was on his way from Tampa, Fla., to Huntsville, Ala. -- to the Space Academy at the

  • Officials release facts about new GI Bill

    Department of Defense and Veterans Affairs officials are working out the details of a new education benefit recently approved by Congress that goes into effect August 1, 2009. "The absolute most important part of the new G.I Bill is that none of it takes effect until next year," said Rita Hughson,

  • No pet left behind during the storm

    When planning for a natural disaster, double check the preparation list. One of those items on the checklist is the family pet. Are they covered? In 2005 there were many images of abandoned pets in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. Incorporating furry friends into a disaster plan will avoid that

  • Avoiding insect bites

    Mosquitoes can bite anytime. Most bite from dusk to dawn. But use common sense, if you're being bitten, get out the repellent. Using insect repellent allows you to continue to play and work outdoors with a reduced risk of mosquito bites. Even if you're only outside for a few minutes, mosquitoes can

  • Haven on Earth during a Hurricane

    In the event of a hurricane, having a safe place to ride out the storm is very important. Most are fortunate to use their home as the primary shelter. If the dwelling is not structurally sound to handle hurricane winds, evacuate to a safer location. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric