The staff apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause and will work to reopen as soon as possible.
For questions regarding VA benefits, claims and eligibility, contact the VA at 1-800-827-1000 from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. EST. For Any other questions, call 937-267-6511, ext. 5805.
Chiefs’ group taking applications
The 2020 Chiefs’ group is accepting applications for its annual scholarship. The winning applicant can receive either a $500 or $1,000 amount scholarship, which can be used at college, university or trade skills institutions. Any U.S. military enlisted member or dependents of active-duty, Guard, Reserve or retired enlisted personnel may apply. Contact your unit chief master sergeant or, if a dependent, your sponsor’s unit chief master sergeant for an application. Everything is due by July 10.
For more information for Wright-Patterson’s program, contact Chief Master Sgt. Tarsha Lester at DSN 787-9955, Comm 937-257-9955 or email at Latarsha.r.lester.mil@mail.mil.
Current marathon prices extended
Due to the current environment brought on by COVID-19, current pricing to register for the Air Force Marathon will extend to June 7.
Prices for the marathon and half marathon will increase by $10 on June 8 while the cost of the 5K and 10K races will increase by $5. The price for the Fly! Fight! Win! Challenge Series, in which runners compete in the 5K, 10K and either the half marathon or marathon will increase by $20, and the Tailwind Trot 1K Kids’ Run will increase by $3.
The next price increase will be on July 20.
Active-duty, reservists and guard members may receive up to $10 off their race registration.
The Air Force Marathon, presented by Northrop Grumman, USAA and Boeing, is scheduled for Sept. 19. Check out more information about race weekend at www.usafmarathon.com.
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