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American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON — Department of Veterans Affairs officials are launching the first of a series of new and enhanced services supporting family caregivers of seriously ill and injured veterans. In May 2010, President Obama signed the Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010 legislation authorizing VA officials to establish a wide range of new services to support certain caregivers of eligible Post 9/11 veterans. “Caregivers make tremendous sacrifices every day to help v...
Good morning, and welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Friday morning briefing....
Good morning, and welcome to Freedom New Mexico’s Friday morning briefing....
WASHINGTON — Defense Department officials are inviting military spouses to air their state licensing issues and concerns as part of an overall effort to boost spouses’ education and career opportunities. The department has created a discussion board where spouses can describe their experiences — both good and bad — with state licenses and certifications as they move from state to state. “We’d like to eliminate barriers that would enable spouses to pursue their goals, and licensure is a major barrier to sp...
WASHINGTON — Defense Department officials are inviting military spouses to air their state licensing issues and concerns as part of an overall effort to boost spouses’ education and career opportunities. The department has created a discussion board where spouses can describe their experiences — both good and bad — with state licenses and certifications as they move from state to state. “We’d like to eliminate barriers that would enable spouses to pursue their goals, and licensure is a major barrier to sp...
USAF: Airman Ericka Engblom Staff Sgt. Stacy Groves, 27th Special Operations Aerospace Medicine Squadron, gets a thumbs up from Dalton McDonald during a game Feb. 9. Airmen from the Cannon Air Force Base dental clinic used games, flashcards and demonstrations to promote good dental health practices at the child development centers on base. February is children’s dental health month. Each year, Cannon Air Force Base dental clinic members visit various youth centers on base and affiliated with the base to teach children the i...
USAF: Airman Ericka Engblom Staff Sgt. Stacy Groves, 27th Special Operations Aerospace Medicine Squadron, gets a thumbs up from Dalton McDonald during a game Feb. 9. Airmen from the Cannon Air Force Base dental clinic used games, flashcards and demonstrations to promote good dental health practices at the child development centers on base. February is children’s dental health month. Each year, Cannon Air Force Base dental clinic members visit various youth centers on base and affiliated with the base to teach children the i...
USAF graphic WASHINGTON —Congress must provide $540 billion to the Defense Department for fiscal 2011 or the department will be in danger of not being able to perform its mission, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said. Gates also said he will look at “all legal options” to shut down the extra engine for the joint strike fighter — calling it a waste of $3 billion. Gates made the statements during his presentation of the fiscal 2012 defense budget request at the Pentagon. President Barack Obama is asking for a bas...
USAF graphic WASHINGTON —Congress must provide $540 billion to the Defense Department for fiscal 2011 or the department will be in danger of not being able to perform its mission, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said. Gates also said he will look at “all legal options” to shut down the extra engine for the joint strike fighter — calling it a waste of $3 billion. Gates made the statements during his presentation of the fiscal 2012 defense budget request at the Pentagon. President Barack Obama is asking for a bas...
WASHINGTON — President Obama awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom on Tuesday to former President George H.W. Bush and 14 others, including poet Maya Angelou, cellist Yo-Yo Ma, investor Warren Buffett and basketball legend Bill Russell. The medal is the highest U.S. honor a civilian can receive and is awarded to individuals who have made significant contributions “to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavors.” “This is on...
WASHINGTON — President Obama awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom on Tuesday to former President George H.W. Bush and 14 others, including poet Maya Angelou, cellist Yo-Yo Ma, investor Warren Buffett and basketball legend Bill Russell. The medal is the highest U.S. honor a civilian can receive and is awarded to individuals who have made significant contributions “to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavors.” “This is on...
Courtesy photo The Roosevelt County Museum is located in Portales. Roosevelt County Museum • Location: 1500 South Avenue K in Portales • What activities can you enjoy at this location: Founded in 1940, the Roosevelt County Museum is located on the campus of Eastern New Mexico University. All displays have been donated by county residents. See exhibits that display relics of early life in the plains. • What ages is this place best suited for?: All ages. • Admission prices?: Free • Hours of operation:...
Courtesy photo The Roosevelt County Museum is located in Portales. Roosevelt County Museum • Location: 1500 South Avenue K in Portales • What activities can you enjoy at this location: Founded in 1940, the Roosevelt County Museum is located on the campus of Eastern New Mexico University. All displays have been donated by county residents. See exhibits that display relics of early life in the plains. • What ages is this place best suited for?: All ages. • Admission prices?: Free • Hours of operation:...
RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas — For the last few years, I’ve had the privilege of serving as a functional manager for enlisted communications assignments. When I first arrived, I questioned our assignment policies all the time. However, as I became aware of the reasons each rule was developed and the consequences of not following them, I quickly came to appreciate them. Our current assignments system may not be perfect, but it is truly based on fairness and equity. Educating yourself is key. Think about any game y...
RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas — For the last few years, I’ve had the privilege of serving as a functional manager for enlisted communications assignments. When I first arrived, I questioned our assignment policies all the time. However, as I became aware of the reasons each rule was developed and the consequences of not following them, I quickly came to appreciate them. Our current assignments system may not be perfect, but it is truly based on fairness and equity. Educating yourself is key. Think about any game y...
WASHINGTON — Two of President Barack Obama’s nominees for key Defense Department posts appeared before the Senate Armed Services Committee today as part of their confirmation process. Michael G. Vickers, nominated to be undersecretary of defense for intelligence, and Jo Ann Rooney, the president’s choice to be principal deputy undersecretary of defense for personnel and readiness, both pledged to support Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates’ “efficiency initiatives” to cut unnecessary expenditures and redirect the savin...
WASHINGTON — Two of President Barack Obama’s nominees for key Defense Department posts appeared before the Senate Armed Services Committee today as part of their confirmation process. Michael G. Vickers, nominated to be undersecretary of defense for intelligence, and Jo Ann Rooney, the president’s choice to be principal deputy undersecretary of defense for personnel and readiness, both pledged to support Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates’ “efficiency initiatives” to cut unnecessary expenditures and redirect the savin...
This fishing report, provided by the Department of Game and Fish and thefishphone.com, has been generated from the best information available from area officers, anglers, guides and local businesses. Conditions may vary as stream, lake and weather conditions alter fish and angler activities. Northwest • Animas River — The flow is 223 cfs. Fishing is reported as slow with little pressure. Best bet is through town at city park using worms and spinners. • Chama River — Upper section flow no read due to...
This fishing report, provided by the Department of Game and Fish and thefishphone.com, has been generated from the best information available from area officers, anglers, guides and local businesses. Conditions may vary as stream, lake and weather conditions alter fish and angler activities. Northwest • Animas River — The flow is 223 cfs. Fishing is reported as slow with little pressure. Best bet is through town at city park using worms and spinners. • Chama River — Upper section flow no read due to...
LACKLAND AIR FORCE BASE, Texas — With national champions, world military champions and 2012 Olympic Team hopefuls stacking the upcoming 2011 Armed Forces Boxing Championships at Lackland Air Force Base Feb. 15 through Friday, the interservice event is truly an elite competition. Foremost among the military teams, the Army team enters as the heavy favorite, having won the interservice tournament 19 years in a row. Despite the streak — and five nationally ranked boxers in his corner — another team title is...
LACKLAND AIR FORCE BASE, Texas — With national champions, world military champions and 2012 Olympic Team hopefuls stacking the upcoming 2011 Armed Forces Boxing Championships at Lackland Air Force Base Feb. 15 through Friday, the interservice event is truly an elite competition. Foremost among the military teams, the Army team enters as the heavy favorite, having won the interservice tournament 19 years in a row. Despite the streak — and five nationally ranked boxers in his corner — another team title is...
Cannon Connections: Kevin Wilson Portales forward Gabby Garcia goes around Texico's Delanie Crist during the third quarter a non-district matchup at Texico. Defending Class 2A champion Texico beat the Class 3A Lady Rams 37-26. The Fab 5 Top area performances for the week Feb. 7-12 • Clovis sophomore Nikki Cordova scored 11 of her career-best 19 points in the fourth quarter as the Wildcats overcame a four-point fourth-quarter deficit to beat Carlsbad 48-44 in a key District 4-5 contest. • Floyd senior Tori Tucker...
Cannon Connections: Kevin Wilson Portales forward Gabby Garcia goes around Texico's Delanie Crist during the third quarter a non-district matchup at Texico. Defending Class 2A champion Texico beat the Class 3A Lady Rams 37-26. The Fab 5 Top area performances for the week Feb. 7-12 • Clovis sophomore Nikki Cordova scored 11 of her career-best 19 points in the fourth quarter as the Wildcats overcame a four-point fourth-quarter deficit to beat Carlsbad 48-44 in a key District 4-5 contest. • Floyd senior Tori Tucker...
