The Defense Finance and Accounting Service says it is closely monitoring contingency procedures implemented by banks and credit unions to ensure that electronic deposits for military and defense civilians in the Hurricane Katrina impact areas get their money. Mail delivery is another matter. Direct deposit folks should check with their banks, or, if they cannot get their money and need some, with the nearest defense finance office. DFAS says USPS should be announcing central pickup points.
Air Force F-16s from Germany Deploy to Middle East
Oct. 27, 2024
As tensions spiral in the Middle East, U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons from Germany have flown to the region, U.S. Central Command said Oct. 25. The F-16s are from the 480th Fighter Squadron at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, and represent some of the service’s most advanced models.