July 28, 2008 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,
July 28, 2008 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
July 23, 2008 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
July 23, 2008 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
July 18, 2008 Personnel Center announces major upgrade of AFPC Secure A new, updated version of AFPC Secure will go live on July 19. All Air Force Personnel Center Secure web applications will be down from 6 a.m. Central Daylight time July 19 until 4 p.m. CDT July 20 to support this changeover. After July 20, users should replace any bookmarked links for AFPC Secure
July 17, 2008 FTAC is key to making a successful Airman In earlier days when a new Airman came to the base, there was a huge burden laid upon the Airman and their supervisor to make sure they went to all of their mandatory appointments and briefings. The process was very time consuming and inconvenient for all parties. Determined to change the way new
July 16, 2008 Agencies to inspect the 4th Medical Group Military and civilian agencies will be conducting a routine inspection of the 4th Medical Group from 11-15 August 2008 to evaluate the organization's compliance with healthcare standards. The inspection will be conducted by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care Inc. and the Air
July 15, 2008 Holding down the fort during a hurricane The primary concern in the event of any natural disaster is safety. Preparations should be made prior to, during and after the storm. Planning ahead may help reduce some dangers. Safety before the storm involves preparing your residence and your yard ahead of time. Since individual homes are
July 10, 2008 Hurricane preparation key to weathering storms Members of the 4th Fighter Wing are in the early part of the 2008 Atlantic hurricane season. The memories of Katrina remain and the season's first hurricane, Bertha, reminded everyone of the need to be ready. Wing organizations have plans in place and individual families should have the