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**viepedorlella** · 10-27-2010, 07:48 PM

You would think there is a better way to perform force management than to alter timelines people do long term planning to so that end strength can be achieved.

http://azstarnet.com/news/local/arti...76644d9ae.html

Technical Sgt. Thomas Devine, of the 355th Equipment Maintenance Squad-ron at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, and his family of six are having a rough time financially.

After 21 years in the Air Force, this vet and father of four is facing abrupt retirement three years before he was ready due to a policy change in the military. In addition to a student loan, his wife has been able to find only temporary work.

Devine is scrambling to find a civilian job. He had hoped to use his last three years in the Air Force to pay his loans, move off-base to settle his family in Tucson, and find a job working on airplanes.

The Devines now must move off the base, and they need car repairs.

They are close to a financial crisis as their small reserves dwindle. Without a job, some financial counseling and help from the community, this veteran could soon face homelessness.

How to help

The Southern Arizona Chapter of the American Red Cross Service to Armed Forces, the Arizona Daily Star and KVOA News Channel 4 have joined together to help military service members and their families win personal battles here at home. Go online to www.redcrossarizona.org if you would like to make a donation to help military families in need.

10-27-2010, 07:48 PM	#1
viepedorlella Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 446 Senior Member	A sad example of life impacted from TIS/TIG rollbacks You would think there is a better way to perform force management than to alter timelines people do long term planning to so that end strength can be achieved. http://azstarnet.com/news/local/arti...76644d9ae.html Technical Sgt. Thomas Devine, of the 355th Equipment Maintenance Squad-ron at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, and his family of six are having a rough time financially. After 21 years in the Air Force, this vet and father of four is facing abrupt retirement three years before he was ready due to a policy change in the military. In addition to a student loan, his wife has been able to find only temporary work. Devine is scrambling to find a civilian job. He had hoped to use his last three years in the Air Force to pay his loans, move off-base to settle his family in Tucson, and find a job working on airplanes. The Devines now must move off the base, and they need car repairs. They are close to a financial crisis as their small reserves dwindle. Without a job, some financial counseling and help from the community, this veteran could soon face homelessness. How to help The Southern Arizona Chapter of the American Red Cross Service to Armed Forces, the Arizona Daily Star and KVOA News Channel 4 have joined together to help military service members and their families win personal battles here at home. Go online to www.redcrossarizona.org if you would like to make a donation to help military families in need.
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