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  • VA seeking former prisoners of war, family members

    Veterans Affairs officials are seeking any former prisoners of war or their family members who are not currently using VA benefits and services. The officials are urging them to contact VA to find out if they are eligible for health care, disability compensation and other services. "One of VA's

  • Three locations offering special days for retirees

    Three bases are planning special events for retirees in the coming weeks. The Annual Military Retiree Seminar sponsored by the commanding officer and the U.S. Naval Submarine Base Retired Activities Office in Groton, Conn., takes place 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 20 in the base's Dealey Center Theater. A

  • Special day is for remembering those who are not home

    Retired Lt. Col. John Yuill looks forward to National Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Recognition Day every year. Not because he longs to relive his time in a Vietnamese prison camp, but because he understands how important it is to remember those who have still not made it home. "I love this

  • Air Force celebrates 60 years

    A lineup of top military officials, musical entertainment and the chance to meet those who made early Air Force history drew representatives from each service to the Air Force's 60th anniversary celebration Sept. 18 in the Pentagon courtyard. Members of the Air Force entertainment organization Tops

  • Various locations offering special days for retirees

    Three bases are planning special activities for retirees during the coming weeks. In Hawaii, Hickam AFB's 2007 Air Force Retiree Appreciation Day event kicks off Sept. 29 and features a C-17 Globemaster III tour and briefing at the C-17 Squadron in Bldg. 2140, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Booths and

  • Air Force leaders gather at memorial for anniversary

    The Air Force's three top leaders laid a wreath at the Air Force Memorial on Sept. 18 to commemorate the service's 60th anniversary. "The memorial gives (us) a home to honor the service and sacrifice of men and women of the Air Force and its predecessors, and so it is right that we lay this wreath

  • Retirees uphold American tradition through volunteerism

    Volunteering is an America tradition. Two volunteers for the retiree activities office here are examples of that tradition. Retired Col. Ray Kleber and retired Senior Master Sgt. Louis Hiedelmeier are among several RAO volunteers here who recently received the Presidential Call to Service Award for

  • AAFES delivers retirement package to those who 'Still Serve'

    Retirement has its benefits for former Airmen who shop their exchange during the Army and Air Force Exchange Service's annual "Still Serving" weekend, Sept. 28 to 30. This year, AAFES is inviting more than 1.5 million Army and Air Force retirees to visit base and post exchanges for special savings,

  • Revisiting the country of a forgotten war

    Time has changed Seoul. The first time retired Lt. Gen. Charles G. Cleveland saw this city, it was in ruins. "Fifty-four years ago, it looked like Berlin (Germany) after it was bombed. There was nothing left," said the former F-86 Sabre pilot who fought in the Korean War between 1950 and 1953.

  • 'Jeopardy!' celebrates Air Force's 60th anniversary

    In honor of the Air Force's 60th anniversary this year, the Sept. 27 episode of "Jeopardy!" will feature special video clues taped during host Alex Trebek's USO tour to Japan. During the end of the category, viewers will be treated to a fun and unique spotlight about the Air Force. Mr. Trebek and