Veterans Affairs Secretary James Nicholson joined other officials to break ground in Puerto Rico Oct. 2 for a new six-story tower at the southern tip of the San Juan VA Medical Center, according to a VA news release. The tower will hold 314 beds and feature emergency power capability, energy efficient heating and air conditioning. VA expects to complete construction in 2009.
Now Enlisted Airmen Can Stay in Uniform Longer
Dec. 8, 2023
The Air Force is extending the amount of time Airmen can spend at most enlisted ranks by two years, as the service looks to combat sluggish recruiting and balance its force structure. The High Year of Tenure (HYT) program sets limits on how long service members can spend in each grade…