• What distinguishes great leaders?

    Exceptional leaders capture passion. They lead for real: from the heart, smart and focused on the future, and with a commitment to being their very best. What matters most is what one makes of the experiences along the path of learning to be a leader. It is often the traumatic and unplanned events

  • Guard members use instinct, military training to aid victim of car accident

    Members from the 131st Force Support Squadron went above and beyond the call of duty Nov. 6 by taking time to help a person in need after witnessing a car accident.Senior Master Sgt. Angela Varvel, 131st FSS Services NCO-in-charge, and Staff Sgt. Danielle Sronce, 131st FSS Services, were returning

  • Guard-sponsored Substance Abuse Prevention course proves eye-opening

    Before teachers can teach, someone has to teach them. That is the premise of a 40-hour drug, alcohol and tobacco abuse prevention course offered by the Missouri National Guard Counterdrug Task Force. About 20 representatives of various state and local agencies recently took the Substance Abuse

  • H1N1 Influenza prevention and treatment tip

    Stay Healthy These steps may help prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses such as the flu: · Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze--throw the tissue away immediately after you use it. · Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. If

  • AAFES seeking sizzling holiday creations for $3,850 in shopping sprees

    The Army & Air Force Exchange Service and Hershey's are joining culinary forces to determine which AAFES shoppers have the most talent in the kitchen. The Patriot Family Holiday Creations contest http://www.flickr.com/photos/aafespa/4078277525/sizes/l/> , which runs Nov. 1 - Dec. 31, will spotlight

  • Bringing the holidays to Military men, women

    For military service members stationed around the globe, holiday gifts are a big morale boost. To help the families and friends of U.S. military personnel, the Postal Service offers a discount on its largest Priority Mail Flat Rate box. The recommended mailing date for the most economical postage to

  • AAFES pumping up the fuel savings for Star Card users

    With the busy, and expensive, holiday shopping season just around the corner, Army & Air Force Exchange Service gas stations worldwide are helping to make sure that the fill up doesn't empty the wallet. In addition to the five cents a gallon discount that Military StarSM Card holders already enjoy

  • Stop loss Airmen eligible for compensation

    Current and former Reservists and Guardsmen who were involuntarily extended on active duty beyond an approved separation or retirement date as a result of Stop Loss may be eligible for Retroactive Stop Loss Special Pay compensation. The 2009 War Supplemental Appropriation Act set aside $534.4

  • Army, Air Force Exchange Service offer competive prices

    After what was deemed the worst U.S. holiday shopping season in four decades last year, shoppers might now be "checking their lists" and receipts more than twice. Military shoppers looking for the best value for their dollar, of course, have an edge when it comes to keeping costs down thanks to the