Housing privatization to begin at 6 bases

Improved living conditions for Airmen and their families at six Air Education and Training Command bases will become a reality Oct. 1. That's when Pinnacle-Hunt Communities, LLC, as the selected housing developer for the AETC Group II Housing Privatization program, will take charge of the design,

Air Force awarded 'best of best' for ozone sustainment

The Air Force received the Best-of-the-Best Stratospheric Ozone Protection Award for outstanding leadership in stratospheric ozone protection from the United Nations Environmental Programme and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The award was part of the 20th anniversary of the signing of the

Air Force will not cut special duty assignment pay in 2008

Air Force officials here recently announced that previous plans to reduce special duty assignment pay are being rescinded. Initially, reductions to fiscal 2008 special and incentive pay called for officials to consider reductions in existing special duty assignment pay; however, after considering

CENTCOM commander visits 380th AEW Airmen

The commander of U.S. Central Command visited Airmen from the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing Sept. 17 at their forward deployed location in Southwest Asia.Adm. William J. Fallon was greeted by Brig. Gen. Lawrence Wells, 380th AEW commander; Col. Bruce VanSkiver, the 380th AEW vice commander; Chief

U.S. Air Force Marathon official results announced

Runners here during the U.S. Air Force Marathon Sept. 15 were treated to crystal blue skies, cool temperatures and a new record set. The official results, announced Sept. 19, confirmed 32-year-old Josh Cox from San Diego and Mammoth Lakes, Calif. as overall winner in the men's full marathon. Cox's

Airmen make AFSO 21 successful

The Air Force's top Smart Operations for the 21st century leader said Airmen and their ideas are critical to the success of the service's efforts to improve efficiency during a visit Sept. 17 here. "Individual Airmen are incredibly important to the success of AFSO 21," said Dr. Ronald Ritter,

Civilian pay raises become more performance-based

Department of Defense officials will use half of a January 2008 government-wide pay increase to adjust base salaries for eligible National Security Personnel System employees. Remaining funds will be distributed by pay pools based on an assessment of individual employee performance in meeting

Air Force celebrates 60 years

A lineup of top military officials, musical entertainment and the chance to meet those who made early Air Force history drew representatives from each service to the Air Force's 60th anniversary celebration Sept. 18 in the Pentagon courtyard.Members of the Air Force entertainment organization Tops

Celestial Eagle: Historic anti-satellite mission remembered

The F-15 Eagle test pilot settled into the cockpit of the fighter jet at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., awaiting takeoff with a 2,700 pound, 18-foot long missile mounted to the jet's centerline. The mission, dubbed the "Celestial Eagle Flight," called for a nearly vertical ascent to 35,000 feet and

Air Force leaders gather at memorial for anniversary

The Air Force's three top leaders laid a wreath at the Air Force Memorial Sept. 18 to commemorate the service's 60th anniversary. "The memorial gives (us) a home to honor the service and sacrifice of men and women of the Air Force and its predecessors, and so it is right that we lay this wreath here

Air Force to hold industry forum for energy projects

Air Force officials will host an Energy Enhanced Use Lease Industry Forum Sep. 26 and 27 in California to give private industry and community stakeholders an opportunity to learn how the service intends to use energy projects, both renewable and conventional. During the two-day forum, which will be

Aviano F-16 crashes in Italy

An Aviano Air Base pilot successfully ejected from an F-16 Fighting Falcon while on a routine high-altitiude training mission Sept. 18 here. Initial reports indicate the pilot, Maj. Timothy Palmer, assigned to the 510th Fighter Squadron, is in good condition pending further evaluation at a medical

New York City salutes Air Force's birthday

1 woman, 1 big award

An Air Force colonel received the National Aeronautic Association's Katharine Wright Award Sept. 15 at a conference of the Ninety-Nines in Boulder, Colo. Col. Catherine A. Chilton, senior mobilization assistant to the commander of the Air Force Research Laboratory, at Wright-Patterson Air Force

Sept. 17 airpower summary: Maintainers keep them flying

Coalition airpower supported coalition ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan during operations Sept. 17, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles targeted enemies in a tree line near Kajaki

Deployers help support coastal cleanup in Guam

Eight members of the 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron here left their B-52 Stratofortress' idle Sept. 15 and volunteered their off-duty time to participate in Guam's 13th annual coastal cleanup. The 20th EBS' cleanup target was in the village and diving area near Agat, Guam. Their time was well

Drill team begins 'Birthday Tour'

The Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team is celebrating the service's 60th anniversary with their "Birthday Tour" in communities across the United States.The team performed Sept. 14 at New Mexico's all-state Air Force Ball for services members from Holloman, Cannon and Kirtland Air Force bases. Next,

Balad Airmen celebrate Air Force's birthday

Airman's Roll Call honors 60 years of air, space power

This week's Airman's Roll Call commemorates the past 60 years of the Air Force's supremacy of air and space power. September is the birth month of the Air Force, and for the past 60 years the men and women of the Air Force have continually defended America and freedom around the world. This week's

Chairman salutes Air Force on 60th anniversary

Gen. Peter Pace, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, sends his greetings to all Airmen on the 60th anniversary of the U.S. Air Force."On Sept. 18, we celebrate the 60th anniversary of the United States Air Force. From its infancy, air power has proven itself vital to America's ability to

Secretary, chief send Air Force birthday message

The following is a message from Secretary of the Air Force Michael W. Wynne and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. T. Michael Moseley on the Air Force's 60th birthday Sept. 18. "Sixty years ago today the Air Force became an independent service. Three days before becoming the first secretary of the Air

Airmen support NATO AWACS operations

Twenty-eight thousand feet in the sky above Hamburg, Germany, and more than 4,200 miles from home, a crew from a KC-135 Stratotanker refueling squadron supports a NATO E-3 Sentry. Airmen of the 126th Air Refueling Squadron from the Wisconsin Air National Guard stationed at Gen. Mitchell

Softball: Airmen to represent Air Force in tournament

Fifteen Airmen have been selected to represent the Air Force in the 2007 All-Armed Forces Women's Softball Championship Sept. 18 to 20 here.Twenty-six women from across the Air Force gathered here to compete for a spot on the Air Force team. At the end of the week-long camp, 15 women were chosen to

Sept. 16 airpower summary: Tankers fuel the fleet

Coalition airpower supported coalition ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan during operations Sept. 16, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here. Air Force F-10 Thunderbolt IIs targeted enemies near Asadabad with cannon

Air Force to commemorate 60 years of service

In honor of the Air Force's 60th anniversary, a number of official events are being held Sept. 18 in the nation's capital. The day's events will begin with a wreath-laying ceremony scheduled for 9 a.m. at the Air Force Memorial. Secretary of the Air Force Michael W. Wynne, Chief of Staff of the Air

C-17 Globemaster III celebrates 16 years of flight

At 16 years young, the Boeing C-17 Globemaster III is the newest and most versatile aircraft in the mobility fleet. And, according to those who fly it, it is the best the Air Force has seen in its 60 years. "There's no doubt in my mind I fly the best transport aircraft ever," said Major Wayne

PRTs help rebuild Afghanistan, one road at a time

A joint effort between the Bagram Provincial Reconstruction Team based here and local Afghan villagers led to the opening of a new road Sept. 14 in Bagram District. Brig. Gen. James W. Hyatt, the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, was on hand to mark the ribbon cutting for a new three-kilometer

Financial service center opens doors at Ellsworth

The new Air Force Financial Services Center officially opened its doors Sept. 14 with an assumption of command and ribbon cutting ceremony officiated by Secretary of the Air Force Michael W. Wynne. During the assumption of command ceremony, Col. Judy Perry assumed command of the center. "Opening the

'Today's Air Force' highlights force shaping, Air Force Week

This week's edition of "Today's Air Force" highlights new personnel changes through force shaping; after duty volunteering downrange, and Air Force Week Honolulu.The 30-minute, weekly news show can be seen every day on The Pentagon Channel, American Forces Radio and Television Service stations

PACAF shows off its heritage

Pacific Air Forces historians arranged for more than fifty works from the U.S. Air Force Art Collection to be on display here this week. The exhibit, featuring paintings pertaining to the Pacific theater rarely seen outside air bases or the Pentagon, was open to the public as part of Air Force Week

Korean War aces enlighten multitudes about their exploits

After they dined with dignitaries, fielded questions from international media and signed hundreds of autographs, eight Korean War Aces are on the final leg of their visit here. After laying a wreath on the morning of Sept. 15 in a commemoration of Incheon landing operations, that evening they are

Doing space a different way

Space community representatives are gearing up to meet to discuss ways to think differently and conduct business differently to make operationally responsive space a success. The goal of ORS is to provide joint force commanders space and space-related capabilities on orbit, quickly to meet urgent

Airmen in Afghanistan pay tribute to Air Force anniversary

Coalition servicemembers and Airmen assigned to the Combine Security Transition Command-Afghanistan gathered to pay tribute to six decades of air and space power by celebrating the Air Force's 60th anniversary Sept. 14 here. The celebration, titled "Heritage to Horizons: Commemorating 60 years of

Donation provides fun for Djibouti boy's orphanage

Country desk officers don't normally get away from their desks to assist with the humanitarian aid work that occurs on a daily basis at Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa. Sept. 13 was a unique day for a couple of them as they spent some time kicking donated soccer balls around with children

All Air Force Reserve officer candidates to train at Maxwell

Starting in October, Air Force Reserve Command will send all candidates for reserve line officer training to the Officer Training School at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala. Previously, only rated officer candidates - pilots, navigators and air battle mangers - attend OTS at Maxwell AFB.  The first

Hickam hosts Education Day

With Air Force Week in full swing, Airmen on the island of Oahu are focused on its theme: Heritage to Horizons. The service's 'heritage' was celebrated through a Pacific Air Forces art exhibit and the Tops in Blue performance, among other events, and the 'horizons' element focused on young adults,

Symbol of tyranny replaced with school for Iraq air force

Senior U.S. and Iraqi air force officials witnessed history in the making with the dedication of the Iraqi Air Force Training School and the commissioning of 11 officer candidates into the Iraqi air force.Lt. Gen. Kamal Brazanjay, the commander of the Iraqi Air Force; Brig. Gen. Robert R. Allardice,

Chief of staff announces major total force integration steps

The Air Force's top officer announced the addition of Dannelly Field Air Guard Station, Ala., as well as other initiatives, to the service's evolving set of total force integration efforts at an event Sept. 13 at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala. Chief of Staff Gen. T. Michael Moseley said the move is

Palace HART making a difference in the lives of Airmen

A vehicle operations journeyman by trade, Tech. Sgt. Corey Carter found running convoy security escort missions while deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom to be an exciting change of pace. That was until an encounter with an improvised explosive device Sept. 5, 2004, near Balad, Iraq,

Korean War veterans leading different lives reunite

The two veterans have led very different lives since their last meeting 55 years ago. Donald Krueger, an enlisted munitions specialist during the Korean War, was visiting South Korea for the first time since serving in the war. Retired Lt. Col. Harold Fischer was one of eight fighter pilots touring

Latest 'Vector' highlights importance of discipline

The Air Force chief of staff released his latest vector for Airmen and it focuses on the importance of a disciplined force. "Commanders and supervisors at all levels must lead by personal example, ensure compliance by all, and reinforce the highest standards of the United States Air Force," Gen. T.

Airmen commemorate 60th anniversary through the mail

Airmen will have a unique opportunity to commemorate the Air Force's 60th anniversary Sept. 18 through Oct. 18. The Air Force and U.S. Postal Service have joined forces to offer a commemorative postmark that will be available for cancellation from Sept. 18 to Oct. 18 at 40 base post offices

AFMC executive director discusses challenges

Air Force Materiel Command's top civilian leader discussed several challenges facing the Air Force, including the increasing costs of personnel and military health care, during a speech to the International Test and Evaluation Association Antelope Valley chapter Sept. 5 here. Barbara A. Westgate,

Uniquely ukulele: Airman plays from the heart

'Today's Air Force' highlights international relationships, technology

This week's edition of "Today's Air Force" highlights the relationship between the U.S. and Iceland, covers some of the Air Force's newest technology like the MQ-9 Reaper and showcases a salute to Jimmy Stewart. The 30-minute, weekly news show can be seen every day on The Pentagon Channel, American

Korean War veterans give sage advice to Airmen

Eight Korean War fighter pilots, many now in history books, gave advice to Airmen at Yongson Army Garrison Sept. 10 during their tour of South Korea. After laying a wreath at the South Korean National Cemetery in honor of all those who sacrificed their lives during the Korean War from 1950 to 1953,

New software enhances mission report data analysis capability

In response to a warfighter need for automated mission report data management capability, the Global Cyberspace Integration Center here joined Air Force Research Laboratories to develop the Mission Report Analysis Tool, or MAT. MAT data management software installed at a base in Southwest Asia is

General Dougherty, former SAC commander, dies

Retired Gen. Russell E. Dougherty, former commander in chief of Strategic Air Command, died Sept. 7 at his home in Potomac Falls, Va.He also served as executive director of the Air Force Association, an independent nonprofit organization that promotes aerospace power, from 1980 to 1986. "The Air

American pilots of yesteryear visit Kunsan, rekindle Korean War memories

Men who soared across Korea's skies more than 54 years ago visited here Sept. 11 during a return trip to the Land of the Morning Calm. It is at this base where the past meets head on with the present. Today's Airmen continue the legacy set forth by these veterans of the Korean War. The Forgotten

Expeditionary center's Air Force art collection inspires Airmen

When the Air Force Expeditionary Center was first established in 1994 as the Air Mobility Warfare Center, the walls of the building were bare.Gen. William J. Begert, then commander, and his wife, Judy, made a special trip to the Air Force Art Program's warehouse to find items to display within the

AEF Operations begins move to Air Force Personnel Center

The Air Force Personnel Center here recently earned an initial operating capability for an Air and Space Expeditionary Force systems migration. This milestone was a major step toward moving AEF Operations, located at Langley Air Force Base, Va., to AFPC by September 2008. AEF Operations, formerly

Air Force to transform financial services

Air Force financial services are undergoing a major change that will save millions of dollars and return hundreds of Airmen to the fight, said a senior Air Force financial management official here Sept. 12. As part of a two-year plan, the Air Force Financial Services Center will open its doors Sept.

Pilots of yesteryear interact with Airmen of today

Airmen can learn from past experiences, the Web and books, but on Sept. 10 Osan Air Base Airmen expanded their knowledge by learning from living legends.As if magically appearing from the pages of an Air Force history book, four Korean War veterans mingled with the young men and women stationed at

American, Afghan women join together for tea, discussion

Several influential Afghan women from Laghman Province joined female Airman and Soldiers for tea, pastries and conversation Sept. 5 during a meeting here. It was an opportunity for Americans to educate the women on the various humanitarian and security programs in place for them and their

Eagle Cash card: Money spreads its wings

Deployed servicemembers in Southwest Asia can now access their funds 24 hours a day, seven days a week with a new, automated money management program called Eagle Cash. Co-sponsored by the Army and the Department of the Treasury, Eagle Cash is a financial management tool to support military members

Kunsan pilot receives Distinguished Flying Cross

An F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot assigned to the 35th Fighter Squadron here was recently awarded the Distinguish Flying Cross for his extraordinary achievement while flying in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Capt. David Anderson, a 35th FS flight commander, received the medal from Col. C.Q. Brown,

Airman's Roll Call highlights Constitution, Citizenship Day

This week's Airman's Roll Call reminds Airmen of the importance of the Constitution and the cost of citizenship in America. September is a month laced with reminders of the importance of defending democracy from the events of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks to remembering 60 years of the Air

Kansas Jayhawks fly final sortie

After 66 years of supporting a flying mission, the Kansas Air National Guard Flying Jayhawks celebrated their final squadron sortie here this weekend. In a ceremony attended by past and present unit members, Brig. Gen. Edward Flora, commander of the Kansas Air Guard and former 184th Wing commander,

Afghans train Afghans with American mentorship

Afghan instructors are training Afghan national police officers in a series of security forces classes here, while two American Airmen provide watchful mentorship. The Afghan national police sustainment training is a giant step forward for the future of the Afghan National Army and the Afghan

'Famous' former Airman recalls his service

An actor, writer, and the original entrepreneur behind the Famous Amos cookie brand visited pre-schoolers at Hickam Air Force Base's Child Development Center Sept. 10 as part of Air Force Week Honolulu. Wally Amos, a staunch literacy advocate, volunteered his time to read books to the children. One

Deployment Center equips transient Airmen

NCO saves Airman's life with Heimlich maneuver

An Air Force sergeant used the Heimlich maneuver to save a choking Airman's life Sept. 1 at the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing dining facility here. Staff Sgt. Justin Hicks, a U-2 crew chief deployed from the 9th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., had just worked a 12-hour

Air Force leaders create A1 Quick Response Cell

Manpower, personnel and services professionals now have a new set of allies at Air Force headquarters. The Air Force A1 staff recently formed a 20-person team, dubbed the A1 Quick Response Cell, to help their people in the field identify and revamp policies or processes that can be handled more

Progress continues in Parwan, Afghanistan

War-torn for more than 30 years, the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan continues to take the necessary steps to strengthen and rebuild its government. Working hand-in-hand with groups such as the United States Agency for International Development and coalition forces-led provincial reconstruction

Air Force Marathon week kicks off

Wright-Patterson Air Force Base officials are gearing up for the largest Air Force Marathon ever held. "We have 5,829 registrants and the numbers continue to climb," said Molly Louden, the Air Force Marathon director. "We are thrilled with the numbers of people who are coming out to help us

Kunsan Airmen remember Sept. 11

Members of the 8th Fighter Wing here Sept. 11 paid a special tribute to the victims and emergency responders involved with the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.Members of the base fire department, 8th Medical Group and 8th Security Forces Squadron formed a special emergency services flight

Gen. McNabb inducted into AMC Order of the Sword

Air Mobility Command's eighth recipient of the Order of the Sword was presented to Gen. Duncan J. McNabb during a Sept. 6 ceremony here attended by more than 425 enlisted members from throughout the command. The crowd assembled in the Scott Club ballroom to honor their leader, who was singled out

Commander highlights AETC mission, impact, initiatives

The commander of Air Education and Training Command treated a crowd of more than 2,000 to a look at "The First Command's" mission, initiatives, and impact on the Air Force during opening comments at the 2007 AETC Symposium Sept. 6 in San Antonio. Gen. William R. Looney III highlighted the three main

New mobility commander to continue raising the bar

Air Mobility Command's new commander said he will strive to deliver what America and the command's Airmen deserve: a continued pursuit of excellence in global air mobility. "We're going to keep raising the bar -- we'll keep going farther and farther with this command," said Gen. Arthur J. Lichte

AETC Airmen gather at command symposium

More than 2,000 Airmen flocked to the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center Sept. 6 and 7 here to attend the 2007 Air Education and Training Command Symposium. The event kicked off with a speech from Gen. William R. Looney, the commander of Air Education and Training Command, who said Airmen attending

Pilot's survivors thankful for determined historian

Without the tenacity of an Air Force historian, the remains of a World War II era pilot who crashed in a remote region of Alaska in December 1943 may never have been discovered. Information on the crash "was put away in a drawer and just left there," said John S. Hoskin of Gorham, Maine, brother of

Bagram Airmen celebrate Air Force's 60th birthday

Airmen celebrated the Air Force's 60th birthday at a dinner and celebration held Sept. 8 at Bagram Air Base. Festivities included a POW/MIA/Fallen Comrade Ceremony, several slide shows and videos focusing on the advancement of airpower since its inception, and a guest speaker, Maj. Gen. Kevin J.

3 private housing projects to begin Oct. 1

The Air Force's top civil engineer has signed a lease for his future home at Bolling Air Force Base, D.C., one of 3,189 to be built by a private developer as part of a 50-year partnership with the service. "This is nothing but good news for our Airmen and their families," said Maj. Gen. Del Eulberg,

Personnel Center releases improved force development tool

Air Force Personnel Center officials will launch the Airmen Development Plan, or ADP, Sept. 14. The ADP is a new, Web-based decision support tool designed to integrate numerous force development tools, including electronic records, duty histories and assignment preferences into one platform.Phase

Djibouti schoolchildren offered brighter future

Officials from Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Sept. 6 dedicating new educational facilities for the schoolchildren of Balbala, Djibouti. Projects for the Balbala and Goubetto primary schools were handed-over during the dedication ceremony to the local

Summer safety campaign sees near-record

The Air Force wrapped up one of its most successful 101 Critical Days of Summer safety campaigns Sept. 3.Nineteen Airmen died in the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day, whereas in 2006, the Air Force's safest summer season, 17 Airmen died in the same period. These figures don't include

'Perspective' highlights caring for Airmen

In his latest "Enlisted Perspective," the Air Force's top enlisted Airman discusses how supervisors need to develop and care for their Airmen from the very beginning to set them on the path to success. "Our job as leaders is to keep this Warrior Ethos alive in our Airmen -- refining their fire and

Officials release revised ABU wear policy

Now that the Airman battle uniform is on the shelves of some military clothing sales stores, Air Force uniform officials here released a revised ABU wear policy message Sept. 5 to ensure Airmen are aware of the standards for the new uniform. The message is a follow up to the wear policy message

PACAF unveils 60th anniversary aloha shirt

A brightly printed, comfortably casual Hawaiian shirt epitomizes the laid-back culture of the islands. In Hawaii, they're called "aloha shirts," and locals find them appropriate attire for business, pleasure and everything in between. Pacific Air Forces officials wanted a special aloha shirt created

Hurlburt Field MH-53 crashes

Two people were injured and five were unhurt when an MH-53 Pave Low helicopter from Hurlburt Field made a hard landing at approximately 11:45 p.m. Sept. 7 near Duke Field, Fla. The Airmen injured in the incident being held at separate hospitals in Pensacola, Fla., are Airman 1st Class Bradley

13th Air Force to host education day for Hawaiian students

Members of 13th Air Force is scheduled to host an Air Force Education Day for Hawaii public high school math and science students Sept. 13 at Hickam Air Force Base. The event is part of Air Force Week Honolulu, which officially kicked off Sept. 7. The day allows Hickam AFB Airmen to teach and

Little League World Series champs take fame in stride

While some kids might boast about having a Little League World Series under their belts, the Warner Robins American Little League baseball players are taking it all in stride.Parents of five of the players who were part of Robins team said the journey to the Little League World Series, which started

Small rewards program results in big explosion

A small rewards program led to a big explosion as explosive ordnance disposal Airmen detonated more than 900 pounds of munitions turned in by local Afghans Sept. 1 near Forward Operating Base Mehtar Lam. The detonation destroyed mortars, rocket-propelled grenades, rockets, bullets and other

Air Force continues search for missing adventurer

Air Force Rescue Coordination Center officials here continue to provide critical search and rescue support in the multistate effort to find Steve Fossett, an adventurer missing since Sept. 3. The extensive coordination and support effort includes coordination with officials from across the United

Air Force presence to be seen on Sept. 11 anniversary

On the sixth anniversary of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, Air Force fighters assigned to the Continental U.S. NORAD Region will be visible over the New York City area. Two F-15 Eagles from the 102nd Fighter Wing at Otis Air National Guard Base, Mass., will over fly New York City as part

Air University publication targets strategic 'think tanks'

Air University officials here in September released the inaugural issue of Strategic Studies Quarterly to help meet Air Force chief of staff's vision of injecting air, space and cyberspace perspectives into the intellectual battle space. "We must ensure our warfighting future," Gen. T. Michael

Air Force Marathon sets registration record

The Air Force Marathon has eclipsed last year's registration numbers and is on pace to attract 6,000 runners for the first time in its 11-year history. The marathon, set for Sept. 15 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, officially surpassed last year's total number of 5,027 runners, with 5,404

Hickam Airman to play during Air Force Week

One Hickam Air Force Base Airman will get the chance of a lifetime to take the stage before the Air Force's premiere talent showcase, Tops in Blue, at the Waikiki Shell during the Air Force Week Honolulu celebration Sept. 7 through 15. Tech. Sgt. Daniel Baduria, an air Reserve technician with the

Moody Airmen use AFSO 21 to get it right the first time

Members of the 723rd Maintenance Squadron here are currently redesigning the incoming A-10 Thunderbolt II phase inspection operations with a top-to-bottom evaluation of its facilities in a rapid improvement event, or RIE. By redesigning the layout of the stations where Moody Air Force Base A-10Cs

AFPC testing new external applicant recruitment tool

External applicants interested in working for the Air Force may have an easier road to travel because of a new recruitment tool, said Air Force Personnel Center officials at Randolph Air Force Base. The new tool is called USA Staffing, a human resources hiring tool that is integrated with the

PACAF Airmen deploy to support the war on terrorism

More than 240 Airmen from throughout Pacific Air Forces deployed to several locations in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility in Southwest Asia Sept. 2 from Kadena Air Base, Japan. "Kadena is the staging base for aggregate air into CENTCOM," said Maj. Aaron Booth, the Kadena AB

Airman missing from World War II identified

The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office announced Sept. 5 that the remains of a U.S. serviceman, missing from World War II, have been identified and will be returned to his family for burial with full military honors.Second Lt. Harold E. Hoskin of the Army Air Forces from Houlton,

Letter to Airmen addresses responsibility

In the latest Letter to Airmen, Secretary of the Air Force Michael W. Wynne discusses how Air Force people have the responsibility to maintain the trust of the nation in executing daily work. "Whether it is conducting a pre-flight walkaround, completing the many intricate systems checks on a

Program takes safety, occupational health to next level

In the last 17 years since operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, 82 Airmen have died in combat, and 1,370 Airmen have lost their lives in the same timeframe in off duty incidents-- in their homes, in their cars or during recreational activities. William C. "Bill" Anderson, assistant secretary

Airmen participate in joint exercise along Panama Canal

Airmen, Sailors and Soldiers came together for the U.S. Southern Command-sponsored, joint and multi-national training exercise, Fuezas Aliadas (Allied Forces) PANAMAX 2007 Aug. 29 to Sept. 7 in Panama and Honduras.The joint exercise focuses on ensuring the security of the Panama Canal by

Governor of Guam signs Air Force Week proclamation

Acting Governor of Guam Michael W. Cruz signed Proclamation No. 2007-081 Sept. 4 declaring Sept. 4 to 9 Air Force Week in Guam. In conjunction with similar events at Air Force bases worldwide, the national commemorative period for the Air Force's 60th anniversary began Oct. 14, with the dedication

Air Force units assist in search for adventurer Steve Fossett

Air Force members from around the United States scrambled early Sept. 4 to assist in locating billionaire adventurer Steve Fossett in the border area around Southwest Nevada and California. The 1st Air Force commander, Maj. Gen. Henry C. "Hank" Morrow, the Inland Search and Rescue Coordinator, is

Undersecretary of the Air Force heads back to school

The undersecretary of the Air Force, Dr. Ronald M. Sega, announced Aug. 30 he was resigning his post for a faculty position at Colorado State University. Dr. Sega, a former astronaut, became the undersecretary of the Air Force in 2005. His background with NASA gave him vast credibility as the Air

Chinook shipment a joint effort by Army, Air Force

Members of Peterson Air Force Base helped load 12 Army CH-47 Chinook helicopters onto Air Force C-17 Globemaster IIIs during the last two weeks of August to send the choppers to support Operation Enduring Freedom. Airmen, Soldiers, contractors and civilian members disassembled and inspected the

Airman's Roll Call highlights religious rights

This week's Airman's Roll Call highlights Airmen's rights to practice their beliefs while respecting the beliefs of others. Air Force officials published guidelines on the free exercise of religion in February 2006. The religious guidelines were written to help protect the constitutional right of