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Tribes of Idaho Take to the Air
Last week the Airmen of the Idaho Air National Guard’s 124th Fighter Wing held a ceremony in Boise to dedicate an A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft to the tribes of Idaho. Historically, combat flying squadrons used nose art (creative dedications to specific people, places, or
concepts) to personalize combat aircraft and boost unit morale. Artwork was in high demand during World War II, and extravagant creations highlighted unit pride and cohesion. In this tradition, the United States Air Force allows specialized artwork for aircraft that is distinctive and symbolic to enhance unit morale. “The Idaho Air National Guard values its relationship with the tribes of Idaho,” said Maj. Gen. Gary Sayler, commanding general of the Idaho National Guard. “They’re a key part of our community and we want to acknowledge their longstanding support.” Eventually, the 124th
Fighter Wing will dedicated each of the Idaho Air National Guard fighter jets assigned to Gowen Field. This Idaho ANG community recognition program acknowledges the support and sacrifices communities and citizens make to defend freedom at home and abroad. More than 1,300 Air National Guardsmen from across Idaho support the mission of the A-10C through either full-time or part-time participation in military readiness training. They support both the federal combat mission of the 124th Fighter Wing and the state of Idaho’s military mission as directed by the governor and led by the adjutant general.
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Staggered Food Stamps
Households receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, also known as Food Stamps, will see a change when their monthly benefits become available on the SNAP benefit card, also called an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card. Currently, all SNAP recipients get benefits on the 1st of the month. Under Staggered Issuance, the day that households get their benefits will be spread out over the first 10 days of the month. Starting July 1, 2016, current SNAP cardholders will receive SNAP benefits according to their assigned issuance date, which is based on the last digit of the cardholder’s birth year. This means that most SNAP Junior Mentored Hunting households will no longer License requirements and receive their benefits on the are inconsistent across 1st of the month. species. For more information, call In order to make it easier 1-877-456-1233, or goto to understand requirements www.fns.usda.gov/snap needed to participate in desRemember Dad ignated youth hunts, Fish and Game proposes the folthis Sunday lowing four changes: ~ June 19th ~ ► Modify requirements for youth participating in youth
Public Input Sought by Idaho Fish & Game
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game wants to hear from the public about proposed changes to eligibility requirements for youth hunts and also proposals for mandatory trapper education. Youth Hunting Fish and Game continues to propose steps to simplify youth licensing and hunting, to make it easier
for families and youth to understand youth hunting opportunities and eligibility requirements. Commission-approved seasons include youth general and controlled hunts for pheasants, turkeys, and waterfowl. Currently, age and mentoring eligibility requirements are inconsistent with resident Junior Hunting License and nonresident
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