• Muster honors firefighters

    The Military Firefighter Heritage Foundation honored firefighters past and present during the Military Firefighter Heritage Foundation's Annual Firefighter Muster at the McNease Convention Center here May 3. Chief Master Sgt. Scott C. Knupp, Air Force Civil Engineer Center Fire Protection Career

  • Kratom: Legal for civilians, not for service members

    One of the newest entries into the U.S. drug market is Kratom, an organic substance originally from Southeast Asia.Derived from a tree, it is typically used for its varying stimulant and sedative effects, depending on the dosage. It is usually sold as crushed leaves, powder, extract or capsules.

  • SGLI premium adjustment effective July 1, 2014

    The Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance program will adjust its monthly premium rate from 6.5 cents per $1,000 back to the 2006 rate of seven cents per $1,000 of insurance, a modest increase to ensure the SGLI program remains in a strong financial position.The Department of Veterans Affairs