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The article focuses on U.S. Lieutenant Colonel Holly Anderson, commander of a squadron of the 98th Bomb Group in Korea. He picked up the name, "Have Faith," because he often told his crews that faith would help them get home. It details how Anderson and his group survived an attack while heading towards the rail bridges in Kwaksan, Korea.

The article reports on the claim of U.S. military officials that they will have enough personnel and computing power to warn U.S. and foreign satellite operators of possible collision hazards to their maneuverable platforms by October 2009. It notes the crash of a Russian communications satellite into an operational iridium spacecraft on February 10, 2009. A pull and push system is also being planned by the officials which will automatically push data on various maneuverable satellites to operators based on agreements with the U.S. government.

Part II. Analyzes the taxation rules for the United States Armed Forces personnel. Regulation on the forgiveness of tax liability; Requirements for filing income tax; Definition of the term initial period of service.

The article focuses on avoidance of plans related to reduction of funds for recreational activities by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). Topics discussed include involvement of assistance secretary for defense Todd Weiler over installation command for decrement in funds, illustration of significance of cuts regarding Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities, announcement of several military installations over cutbacks and attainment of DoD funding requirements.

The article discusses an audit report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), which revealed the low participation of service members in the six-year pilot program, Career Intermission Pilot Program, allowing them to take sabbaticals in the civilian sector before returning to an active-duty military career. It mentions that the low participation is due to military culture and the promotion system, as well as financial issues facing troops.

The article presents questions and answers related to the Tricare medical program for U.S Armed Forces, including Tricare eligibility of adopted grandchild, eligibility of a spouse, and enrollment in Tricare eligibility.

The article offers information on the status of the plan of the U.S. senior military leaders to launch huge Iraqi forces for the battle in Mosul, Iraq.

The article focuses on the importance of health and welfare of airmen in the U.S. Air force. It advices Chiefs and Commanders of the force to make connections with airmen to prevent the feelings of isolation and hopelessness in them that can result in attempting suicide. It also reports on the theme of the 2015 Wingman Day and the importance of the Wingman Toolkit application and website, that provide great guidance on fitness and mental, spiritual and social well-being of airmen.

The article reports on the executive clemency of American military prisoners granted by the U.S. President Barack Obama. Topics discussed include commuted sentence of soldier Chelsea Manning and pardon received by the retired general James Cartwright of the U.S. Marine Corp, both of whom were convicted of sensitive information leaks. Also mentioned are topics including Manning's request for gender reassignment surgery, reactions to Obama's grants and the extent of clemency granted.

Statistics related to numbers of women on active duty in U.S. military including armed forces, air force division and in Marine Corps.

Several charts showing data on the basic and drill payment of commissioned and warrant officers, as well as of enlisted members in the armed forces of the U.S. relevant as of 2014 is presented.

The article reports that 8,000 senior enlisted of the U.S. Navy will be required to face a continuation board later in 2014. Topic discussed include the commitment of the military establishment to accountability and the automatic review of retirement-eligible active and reserve chief petty officers. Exceptions to eligibility for consideration and the indicators for eliminating personnel from the roster are also mentioned.

The article discusses how battalion S1s of the U.S. Army sync their efforts to properly man brigade combat teams as the service reduces its force. It identifies the functions of the battalion S1, including its role as the linchpin of human resource (HR) services in the brigade. The battalion S1 is instructed to conduct meetings with company command teams about the status of each soldier.

The article presents obituaries for two U.S. Military officials including Retired Command Master Chief Petty Officer Robert J. Bessey and Colonel David Joseph Wenker.

The article reports on reduction in the number of American troops who have fallen in battle, as of May 2014. Topics include the reduction in combat causality since 2007, a grate salute to the 107 service members of U.S. military forces including Matthew Rodriguez, Landon Jones and Todd Lobraico who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country and the photographs of several heroes of the U.S. Army including Jeffrey C. Baker, Trenton L. Rhea and Dwayne W. Flores.

The article analyzes the functioning of the Sexual Assault Crimes Panel which has been appointed by the U.S. Congress and U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel to recommend changes in the ways in which the U.S. armed forces handle sexual assault cases in the forces. It is reported that, the panel is holding its subcommittee meetings in private in order to suppress the changes which are being advocated by U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand for bringing transparency in cases involving sexual assault.

Reports that the United States Department of Defense is defending a policy of free cosmetic surgery to all military personnel and their dependents. Firestorm of media coverage over usage of the perk in recruitment; Benefit is not free to dependents or retired personnel.

This article reports on the increase in the number of allegations of misconduct by senior military officials in the U.S. The trend led the Department of Defense Inspector General (IG) to increase staffing to help handle the rising caseload. According to data from the defense department, the IG ended fiscal 2011 with nearly 600 investigations of senior officials, an increase of about 47 percent since 2007.

The article offers news briefs related to religious adherence from the U.S. as of June 2012. Training course for military officers on Islam has been suspended by the U.S. Department of Defense. A new law has been made which allows public schools in Arizona to conduct Bible classes. The 68th District Court in Dallas County, Texas has legalized prayers for death until no one is actually harmed.

The article deals with the growing number of civilian employees of the U.S. military who are relocating to keep their jobs due to the weak economy and job market. The trend was observed during the last phase of the Defense Departments Base Closure and Realignment Commission (BRAC) process. About two-thirds of the affected civilian employees of the Army are relocating. The article discusses the impact of this trend on costs of Defense agencies. It relates the benefits of the trend for Defense agencies.

The article discusses the proliferation of U.S. federal bureaucrats. Various charts are presented offering the number of bureaucrats employed by the Post Office, the military, and domestic agencies. The author states that one-quarter of these employees work for the Post Office. It is stated that the bureaucracy continues to grow because of national defense jobs in other agencies.

The article focuses on tougher fitness programs instituted by commanders across the U.S. Air Force to prepare their airmen for the new standards of the physical training (PT) test. It cites the decision of the service to redesign its fitness program after an internal audit revealed that the program failed to effectively promote a health lifestyle. Under the new rules, the PT test will be conducted twice a year instead of annually and the scores of the airmen will be recorded by a civilian fitness expert.

The article offers tips for U.S. military personnel on saving for retirement. They are advised to prioritize paying debts that have high interest rates. Providing sufficient contribution to Thrift Savings Plan account is recommended. Another suggestion is to monitor daily expenditure and practice frugality.

The article focuses on reductions in numbers of officials with Chief Warrant Officer 5 (CW5) ranking, one of the highest U.S. Army ranking. It offer views of James McConville, Army personnel chief, who said that the Selective Early Retirement Board (SERB) of the U.S. is required to meet end-strength requirements to free up promotion opportunity for junior officers.

The article reports on the nomination of National security insider Erick K. Fanning as U.S Secretary of the Army by U.S. President Barack Obama. It states that Obama is confident that Fanning will help lead U.S soldiers with distinction. It mentions that the biggest opposition to his nomination came from lawmakers who wanted to delay the confirmation for reasons that had nothing to do with his capability.

The article focuses on the 8th annual All-Military Wilderness Challenge hosted by the Mid-Atlantic Region Morale, Welfare and Recreation Department and held in Fayetteville, West Virginia. Challenges include 5-mile mountain run, 7-mile duckie boat, and 14-mile mountain bike. Event coordinator Michael Bond said the goal of the event is to challenge teams to finish while being nice to each other. The article notes that 58 four-person military teams competed wherein a Boston Coast Guard team won.

The article discusses the reorganization of the U.S. Air Force beginning in July 2008. Crew chiefs, flightline maintainers and weapons loaders for fighter, bomber and combat search-and-rescue wings will be under the command of pilots in operations squadrons. The change will also see their maintenance groups dissolved with materiels groups absorbing thousands more airmen. Also cited are the administrative challenges facing a flying squadron commander including setting support staff for commanders.

The article presents archival excerpts of reports published in the journal "Atlantic Monthly," about the U.S. military. The article "The Staff of the United States Army," by R. Williams criticized the military's personnel structure. The article "You're in the Army--Again," by Edgar L. Jones discussed the reinstatement of the peacetime draft. The article "Success Story: Blacks in the Military," by Charles C. Moskos praised the U.S. armed forces for their racial integration efforts.

The article discusses the effects of the rulings in the United States cases "Garcia v. Department of State" and "Butterbaugh v. Department of Justice" on Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act claims before the Merit Systems Protection Board. The decisions involve military leaves, relief entitlements and the four-year statute of limitations for federal employees.

The author explores the many capabilities offered by summary courts-martial (SCM) in the U.S. SCM is supposed to provide a simple process to litigate minor offenses and even to decide for punishments. In some points, SCM is viewed to be another tool in the commander's toolbox. The entity is tasked with resolving the factual issues and disposing of allegations. Some problems that SCM cannot handle are also discussed.

Reports on mental health problems of U.S. veterans who were deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan. Number of U.S. troops evacuated by the U.S. Department of Defense from war zones due to the problems as of February 11, 2006; Occurrence of short term memory loss to a U.S. Marine Corps reservist; Plan of veteran Jesus Bocanegra as he treats his mental injury.

The article discusses the results of the poll conducted by the periodical "Military Times," on U.S. service members from November to December 2005. The results pointed out the general dissatisfaction of the troops towards the president and the Iraq situation. The service members were also found to have a high level of job satisfaction, though not as high as previous years.

Describes the Basic Officer Leadership Course, a three-phase leadership and branch technical training course for U.S. military lieutenants. Requirements for applicants; Scope of the curriculum; Estimates on the number of lieutenants who will join the program.

Discusses issues facing the Field Artillery unit of the United States Army. Force Field Artillery headquarters; Deploying "Re-Missioned As" rather than for "In Lieu of" missions; Training updates; Need for Artillery Warrant Officers; Tommy Williams as Command Sergeant Major at Fort Lewis, Washington.

Reports on the planned changes in the U.S. Army secretary's house as of May 12, 2003. Recommendation of Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld for the replacement of Tom White as secretary of the Army; Implications of White's replacement; Other possible officials to be replaced.

Reports on the support being provided by the U.S. Department of Defense to the families of soldiers who died in the line of duty. Emotional support; Financial support; Time-honored ritual. INSET: Post your support online.

The article profile Major General (MG) Adolphus Washington Greely, a recipient of the Medal of Honor. The recognition was given through a special act of the U.S. Congress for his lifelong service to the Signal Corps. He was known for an innovation that gave birth to the military use of wireless telegraphy, airplane and automobile among others.

Presents information on some of the commander-in-chiefs of the United States (U.S.) who were chosen to lead the military in the war against terrorism. Personal characteristics and military experiences of Air Force General Richard Myers, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; Military experiences of Army General Tommy Franks, commander in chief of the U.S. Central Command; Educational background and military experiences of Army Lieutenant General John Abizaid.

Deals with the proposals of the United States Department of Defense and Representative John Murtha (D-Pa.) on the 2002 salary raises for military personnel. Comparison between the proposals; Support gathered by the proposal of Murtha; Standpoint of the United States government on the issue.

Presents updates on several service members in the United States as of June 2001. Appointment of Chaplain Jerome Listecki as auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Chicago, Illinois; Referrals made by Reservist Brett Newman that led to Army enlistments; Visit of Tony Schumacher, driver of the National Hot Rod Association Army dragster, to Fort Benning, Georgia.

Presents advice for United States military personnel who have accumulated credit card debt. Impact of increased debt levels on a military career; Way to calculate a debt-to-income ratio; Factors to consider in seeking the advice of a professional financial adviser or debt counselor.