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Increasing Access
A new website pow- ered by the Defense Manpower Data Center makes it easier to ac- cess military records at any time. MilCon- nect allows sponsors and their spouses and children to find their personal information, health care eligibil- ity, personnel records, Guard and Reserve civilian employment information, transfer of education benefits
Afghan Women Learn Defense
taught a self-defense class to four female Afghan air force personnel. “I think that it’s important for every- one to know how and when to defend themselves and to have the confidence to do so,” says Air Force Master Sgt. Kenneth Tatrai. “Even though we are in a more civil world ... it’s extremely important to have the tools for self-defense and to know when to use them.” The course consisted of the basic principles of personal security and self-
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dvisors from the 439th and 738th Air Expeditionary Advisory Squadrons recently
defense to help the students mitigate risk in their lives whenever possible. Air Force Capt. Vanessa Vanden Bout
demonstrated exactly how the training would work if attacked by a larger simu- lated attacker. “Many women aren’t as strong as men, making it easier for them to be subdued and potentially injured,” says Vanden Bout. “We wanted to teach them that you don’t have to be the biggest or the stron- gest to fight back and protect yourself.” Students said the class alleviated some of their fears of an assault situation. — Staff Sgt. Nadine Barclay, USAF
IMAGES: RIGHT, SHUTTERSTOCK; ABOVE, STAFF SGT. NADINE BARCLAY, USAF
forms, and other docu- ments in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility System (DEERS). Users can log on using one of three secure methods. By using self-
service options, users can manage their own TRICARE enroll- ments, update their contact information in DEERS, print proof-of- insurance letters, and transfer their educa- tion benefits.
*online: To access military documents through milConnect, visit
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