March 19, 2009 DoD sexual assault report released The Department of Defense released the "Fiscal 2008 Report on Sexual Assault in the Military" March 17.The report on sexual assault, prepared by the Sexual Assault Prevention Office, provides Congress with an overview of the Sexual Assault Prevent and Response Program and data on alleged sexual
March 19, 2009 Airman teaches Afghans to put medicine on target, on time In a war zone, inefficiency is not an option. During a year-long deployment as a medical logistics advisor to the Afghan army, Master Sgt. Douglas Suddueth, 4th Medical Support Squadron, had a first-hand view of the importance of efficiency. When he arrived in May 2007, Sergeant Suddueth wanted to
March 13, 2009 Training exercise to test new accountability system A new Air Force accountability system will be tested here between March 16 and 20. The Air Force Personnel Accountability and Assessment System is a web-based application used to account for and assess the needs of Airmen and their families during and after a man-made or natural disaster. In the
March 12, 2009 Air Force Assistance Fund begins Monday The Air Force Assistance Fund campaign begins March 16 in an effort to raise money to help Airmen and their families. Officials hope to exceed the $8 million donated in 2008. "The goal of the Air Force Assistance Fund is to support members of our Air Force family in need," said Capt. Randon Storms,
March 12, 2009 Program offers time off for lengthy deployments The Secretary of Defense Robert Gates mandated a new program recognizing servicemembers who are required to deploy frequently beyond their established rotation cycles. The post-mobilization respite absence program will grant days off to servicemembers who have deployed to U. S. Central Command's