Oct. 1, 2008 Executive order eases employment for military spouses President Bush has signed an executive order that will make it easier for spouses of servicemembers to get federal jobs. The order authorizes noncompetitive hiring of spouses and should make the hiring process easier and faster for those in this category, said Patricia Bradshaw, deputy
Sept. 29, 2008 Seymour aircrews aid troops fighting in Afghanistan Aircrew on board F-15E Strike Eagles helped turned the tide as Army Soldiers fighting terrorists in Afghanistan were pinned down and needed assistance in mid September. An improvised explosive device had disabled a vehicle and Soldiers were stranded, but airpower was there to help. "As we got within
Sept. 24, 2008 Wing members join community to discuss military history Local military history buffs gathered at the Wayne County Public Library for the inaugural meeting of the North Carolina Military History Round Table Sept. 16 at 7 p.m. The purpose of the round table is to discuss the many aspects of military history. Any period of military history is a potential
Sept. 24, 2008 Voluntary Protection Program helps keep Seymour safe The Secretary of the Air Force Engagement Team will be here Oct. 7 for the leadership-engagement phase of the voluntary protection program. Created by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, VPP is a program designed to help reduce the number of preventable work-related injuries and
Sept. 18, 2008 Military, Family Life Consultant lightens up lives at Seymour The Military and Family Life Consultant Program is now available at the Airman and Family Readiness Center here. The program was created to help servicemembers, their families and significant others cope with problems such as relationship issues, anger management, relocation adjustments, etc., said