About Palm Springs Chapter of MOAA
The mission of PSC-MOAA is to support directly and through our military community. This includes active, retired, former commissioned and warrant officers of all seven uniformed services including the National Guard and Reserve components and their surviving spouses; support the membership in any way possible to preserve and enhance their rights benefits and entitlements, and quality of life.
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Air Force Pilots Now Can Start Mental Health Treatment and Continue Flying
Photo by Airman 1st Class Christian Corley/Air Force
Editor’s note: This article by Thomas Novelly originally appeared on Military.com, a leading source of news for the military and veteran community.
An Air Force policy change will allow pilots to receive 60 days of mental health treatment without being taken out of flight status, a notable policy update as the service works to destigmatize airmen seeking care.
Prior to the policy update, which was publicized in a May 1 press release, if an airman began seeking treatment for mental health-related illnesses or concerns, they would then need a return-to-duty waiver to fly, a requirement that often kept pilots grounded for extended periods.
More Food Options, Better Access Coming for Commissary Customers
G. Anthonie Riis/Army
This article by Karen Jowers originally appeared on Military Times, the nation's largest independent newsroom dedicated to covering the military and veteran community.
VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia — Big plans are in the works for commissary shoppers, as officials want to entice more eligible shoppers to take advantage of the benefits of military grocery stores.
“Half of our customers are choosing not to shop, even though we saved [customers] 25.5% last year, and we’re at 25% this year” compared to civilian grocery stores, Defense Commissary Agency Director John Hall said at a recent meeting of the American Logistics Association.
“In certain categories, the savings are almost unbelievable. With meat, we’re at 40% and have very, very high quality,” he said.
2024 April Awards Ceremony
For more information: CWO4 Robert Ramirez, USN, Ret. 760-409-5357
Left to right, John and Celeste Schleimer, La Quinta Councilmember Kathleen Fitzpatrick, Cadet Andrew Ho, Mayor Linda Evans and Councilmember Deborah McGarrey
The Palm Springs Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America held its annual scholarship and leadership awards program at the Vue restaurant at the Indian Wells Golf Resort on April 18. The ceremony recognizes the top high school Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) cadets in the Coachella Valley.
Three $2,500 college scholarships were awarded to the cadets who have demonstrated academic and leadership achievement in their respective JROTC units during the past year.
