211 News and Events
Chapter 211 - 2010 Annual Awards Banquet
More than 70 members of the Air Force Sergeants Association Garden State Chapter 211 participated in the 2010 AFSA annual awards and installation banquet at the Tommy B's Community Activity Center.
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Chapter 211 recognized the following awards winners:
Airman of the Year:
A1C Jennifer Palmer-Hill; 87 AMDS; Public Health Apprentice
NCO of the Year:
SSgt Yarie Velez; 87 LRS; Funds Manager
AFSA International Airman of the Year:
SrA Brian Buhrer; 87 CES
2010 Division II Convention
The Division II Convention will be held May 28, 2010 to May 30, 2010 at the Sheraton Hotel in Dover, Delaware. For more information contact Frank Bearse at (302)359-2182 or (302) 359-2182 via e-mail: Frank Bearse
Legislative Alert: Extend TRICARE Age Limit
Representative Martin Heinrich (N.M.) introduced "The TRICARE Dependent Coverage Extension Act" (H.R. 4923), a bill that would extend TRICARE coverage for dependent children to the maximum age of 26. Let your elected officials know if you support this bill!
2010 Professional Airmen's Conference (PAC) and International Convention
The PAC Convention will convene in Atlanta, Georgia at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta. The PAC Theme is: "The Air Force Sergeants Association - A Global Family" For more information visit the HQ AFSA webpage
Mesothelioma
Many veterans have been exposed to asbestos during their time in the military.
Because of long dormancy periods, mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases can remain undetected for over a decade before the patient shows any signs of illness. An exposure of as little as one or two months can result in mesothelioma 30 or 40 years later.
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Release No. 06-03-09
June 12, 2009
RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas (AFRNS) A toll-free telephone news line has been set up for those retirees and surviving spouses who do not have computer access. By calling (800) 558-1404, retirees and spouses can stay informed using this new easy-to-use menu-driven service.
Callers can select from several different topics that are compiled from various electronic news sources. Topics include pay and annuity matters, medical and health care, and other benefits and entitlements.
This news line joins the e-Afterburner, Air Force Retiree News Service, and Air Force Retiree Web site at Retirees.af.mil in providing the latest news and information to the services retiree community.
June 12, 2009
Telephone news line set up for non-wired retirees
RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas (AFRNS) A toll-free telephone news line has been set up for those retirees and surviving spouses who do not have computer access. By calling (800) 558-1404, retirees and spouses can stay informed using this new easy-to-use menu-driven service.
Callers can select from several different topics that are compiled from various electronic news sources. Topics include pay and annuity matters, medical and health care, and other benefits and entitlements.
This news line joins the e-Afterburner, Air Force Retiree News Service, and Air Force Retiree Web site at Retirees.af.mil in providing the latest news and information to the services retiree community.
