Nov. 18, 2008 Nominations Open for the 2009 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, a Department of Defense agency, has opened the nomination season for the 2009 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award. National Guard and Reserve members and their families are eligible and encouraged to nominate employers who have gone above
Nov. 13, 2008 Scott Air Force Base Inclement Weather Procedures This is a reminder of the reporting procedures for personnel assigned or attached to the 126 Air Refueling Wing (126 ARW) in the event of inclement weather.If Scott AFB determines that weather conditions pose a safety threat to its workers, a change in reporting time will be announced. Personnel can
Nov. 13, 2008 Holiday Mailing Deadlines It is not too early to start thinking about holiday cards, letters and packages destined for service members and their families stationed overseas. The U.S. Postal Service recommends sending packages early. All military mail, regardless of destination, is sent by domestic mail rate.
Nov. 13, 2008 Illinois Reemployment Rights Illinois state law provides reemployment rights to Illinois National Guard personnel called to military duty. When performing federally mandated training or duty under titles 32 or 10 of the United States Code (monthly drills, annual training, or federal active duty), these rights are in
Sept. 3, 2008 Receipt of medical care during UTA Recently, questions have arisen regarding the receipt of medical care by wing members who are participating in a Unit Training Assembly (UTA). This article should provide wing members some guidelines to assist them in making medical care decisions. Because of a change in mission, the active duty