April 2, 2010 Leave en route policy change benefits Airmen Some Airmen will now have the opportunity to take leave en route within the continental United States when they return home, or redeploy, from the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. This change can save Airmen significant time and travel-associated costs, as well as provide them an
June 26, 2014 Leave no man behind: Joint-service search, rescue integration Airmen and Soldiers integrated combat search and rescue capabilities during training exercises, June 23, at the Cellina Meduna training grounds near Maniago, Italy.
Feb. 4, 2004 Leave program helps activated fed employees Federal employees who are called up by a Reserve or National Guard unit to support a contingency can use special leave to supplement lost wages.They can receive their civilian income instead of military pay for 22 days if their civil service job pays more than the military.“Although not new to the
July 4, 2011 Leaving a legacy of air power Milestones are being achieved and partnerships are being strengthened at Combat Operating Base Speicher here. Advising Iraqi forces is nothing new to the Iraq Training and Advising Mission component of the U.S. Air Force. Since the troop drawdown began early 2009, Iraqi forces have started to take
May 5, 2016 Leaving a legacy, beginning a tradition The annual General and Mrs. Jerome F. O’Malley Award is given to the wing commander and spouse whose contributions to the nation, Air Force and local community best exemplify the selflessness displayed by the O’Malleys.
Dec. 14, 2005 Leaving the Air Force? Consider civilian government employment For those facing force shaping boards and contemplating the possibility of separating from the Air Force, employment options can seem overwhelming. However, the members of civilian personnel offices are ready to help military members transition to government civilian employment. People may apply for
April 11, 2018 Leaving the AOR on their own terms Eight wounded warriors, who have visible and invisible injuries from combat, were on a mission to find closure by returning to the place of their traumatic incident through Operation Proper Exit, April 4-8, 2018.
March 24, 2017 Lebanese student conducts first ‘in seat’ A-29 flight A Lebanese A-29 Super Tucano pilot trainee, from the 81st Fighter Squadron, conducted the first ‘in seat’ training sortie March 22, 2017, here. The program, which began earlier this month, is designed to ensure the Lebanon air force receives the support and training needed to safely and effectively
Nov. 13, 2003 Lecture honors retired general The Southern Medical Association held its first lecture Nov. 8 named for retired Maj. Gen. (Dr.) Walter John Giller in Atlanta. The lecture is in tribute to the former mobilization assistant to the Air Force surgeon general who retired in December 1998 and died March 13.The Giller lecture reviewed
April 11, 2006 Lee Greenwood entertains troops on Patriotic World Tour On his 18th military world tour, country music performer Lee Greenwood is once again proudly standing up for the men and women in uniform deployed overseas. Mr. Greenwood left the United States April 5 for Germany, Turkey and three forward-operating bases in Southwest Asia. The final stop of the
March 23, 2006 Lee Greenwood to entertain deployed, overseas troops The man best-known for writing and performing “God Bless the U.S.A.” will entertain U.S. troops in Europe, Southwest Asia and the Pacific from April 5 to 18. "I am thrilled that Restless Heart, Dick Hardwick, the New England Patriot Cheerleaders and members of the Air Force band have all agreed to
April 29, 2014 Legacy airframe and modern technology CONECT Air Force Global Strike Command took delivery of a significantly enhanced Boeing B-52H Stratofortress in a ceremony here, April 25.
Sept. 16, 2016 Legacy of valor, tradition of excellence: Delivering airpower to the joint warfighter since 1947 At the core of the Air Force, on its 69th birthday, is the diversity of more than 600,000 Airmen. Our success, past, present and future, is tied to the professionalism, dedication, skill and heroism of the total force.
July 8, 2019 LEGACY youth program builds interest in STEM careers The Leadership Experience Growing Apprenticeships Committed to Youth, or LEGACY, program is an Air Force program aimed at building interest in science, technology, engineering and math through summer craftsman camps and paid summer apprenticeships while showing how STEM applies to the world around
Dec. 14, 2015 Legacy, 5th-generation aircraft unite at Checkered Flag Checkered Flag 16-1, a large-force exercise which gives a large number of legacy and fifth-generation aircraft the chance to practice combat training together, started here Dec. 10.
April 9, 2007 Legal Airmen train to support rule of law missions An unprecedented number of Airmen deploying to Iraq and Afghanistan from the Air Force judge advocate corps are taking on roles to support rule of law missions in those theaters of operation. Because of that effort, the JAG corps developed a new course focusing on Task Force 134 -- the task force
Sept. 24, 2007 Legal assistance helps Airmen manage stress Earlier this year, Air Force officials introduced a year-long campaign that highlights monthly initiatives to help Airmen and their families manage stress. The initiative for the month of September is "legal assistance." "Legal assistance is an incredibly valuable resource available to all Airmen
Dec. 21, 2005 Legal office helps Airmen stay prepared for deployment Combat readiness is key in the post-9/11 military environment. Since the terrorist attacks more than four years ago, thousands of Airmen have deployed to locations all over the world. Some have even deployed two or three times. A key component to ensure combat readiness is to make sure one’s legal
Nov. 4, 2013 Legal officer's commitment to service gives back to U.S. The United States gave Capt. Dimple Nolly's parents a chance to provide a better life for their family once they immigrated from India to America."Although my parents faced adversity, they remained focused on their goal, which ultimately inspired me to always pursue the best, do my best and push for
Nov. 18, 2003 Legal proceedings set for cadets Four cadets are facing legal proceedings here Nov. 20 and 24. Three of the cadets are charged with drug use, and one is charged with sexual assault. Cadet 1st Class Jacob Billeter faces a court-martial Nov. 20 for allegedly using Ecstasy, cocaine, ketamine and an Ecstasy derivative. He was also
July 18, 2003 Legal professionals become JAG Corps Air Force lawyers, paralegals and court reporters are no longer part of the Judge Advocate General’s Department; they are now in the “JAG Corps.”The change is part of two secretary of the Air Force directives designed to eliminate confusion and clarify the duties and responsibilities of the JAG and
Aug. 19, 2003 Legal readiness important before deployment American servicemembers have deployed across the globe for months at a time since the beginning of the war against global terrorism.Therefore, it is important military members vigilantly ensure a constant state of legal readiness, according to Capt. Brian K. Keller, a Marine Corps lawyer. He is the
Oct. 16, 2014 Legend behind 'Pardo Push' visits Seymour Johnson Airmen The 4th Fighter Wing welcomed one of the Air Force's most heroic fighter pilots from the Vietnam War for a base visit, Oct. 10. Retired Lt. Col. Bob Pardo, known for saving the lives of a fellow F-4 Phantom crew with what became known as "Pardo's Push," visited the 4th Training Squadron's F-15E
June 15, 2007 Legendary fighter pilot Robin Olds dies Legendary fighter pilot, retired Brig. Gen. Robin Olds, died June 14 from congestive heart failure one month short of his 85th birthday.General Olds, rated a triple ace for having shot down a total of 16 enemy aircraft during World War II and the Vietnam War, served his country in assignments to
March 21, 2003 Legendary group enhances defense at Fairford Security here has taken on a formidable new dimension.After adding layers of concertina wire, K-9s and four contingents of law enforcement, officials at this British installation have added a regiment nothing short of legendary.The Gurkhas, the world-renowned Nepali special forces contingent of the
May 29, 2007 Legendary journalist visits England base A broadcast journalism legend returned to Royal Air Force Molesworth where he reported on World War II events to see the monument dedicated to the members of the 303rd Bomb Group from World War II. Walter Cronkite is best known as the anchorman for the CBS Evening News from 1962 to 1981, and he has
March 3, 2008 Legendary pilot visits Kadena A surviving pilot of a legendary aviator group of determined black men at the forefront of historic social change during World War II spoke Feb. 25 at the Rocker NCO Club here. Retired Lt. Col. Charles Dryden was one of 992 Tuskegee Airmen who answered the call to serve his country when blacks were
Aug. 9, 2007 Legends inducted into Space, Missile Pioneers Hall of Fame One man was a nuclear physicist who led the Air Force to create a command dedicated to space, while the second is an aviation legend famous for flying airplanes into space, and together they entered the Air Force Space and Missile Pioneers Hall of Fame Aug. 8 here. The 2007 Space and Missile Pioneer
March 10, 2010 'Legends of Aerospace' visit Airmen in Southwest Asia The first and last men to walk on the moon, the commander of Apollo 13, the last Air Force pilot "Ace" and the SR-71 chief test pilot, all "Legends of Aerospace," were the honored guests of the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing March 8 at an air base in Southwest Asia.Hundreds of servicemembers flocked
Feb. 1, 2011 Legends Panel links past, present communications Airmen Air Force Network Integration Center Airmen had a unique opportunity to meet with and ask questions of some of the organization's past commanders and members of the Communications and Information Hall of Fame during the AFNIC Legends Panel session here Jan 26.The panel was part of a two-day heritage
Feb. 12, 2022 Legion Pod reaches IOC The Legion Pod is a sensor that uses the infrared spectrum to help pilots to track and engage enemy aircraft in environments where traditional radar technology is denied.
July 1, 2016 Legislative liaisons enhance mobility relationships, future During an election year, many service members are extra cautious about any political affiliations. While this is important, Airmen have the right to reach out to their congressional representatives. Some Airmen even work directly with the politicians.
Jan. 2, 2013 Legislators avoid fiscal cliff, delay sequester process Congress has avoided the fiscal cliff, but Pentagon Press Secretary George Little called on the body to continue efforts to permanently eliminate the threat of sequestration.The House of Representatives passed a Senate proposal that avoided the fiscal cliff last night. Defense Secretary Leon E.
Nov. 26, 2007 Legislators visit Tinker AFB, learn about Air Force's mission A cross-section of state legislators from Arkansas, Kentucky and Oklahoma visited Tinker Air Force Base, Okla., in November as part of the National Council of State Government Officials conference. The group received a briefing of the organizations on base and their roles in supporting national
Aug. 4, 2009 LeMay Center holds first Service Core Function Symposium The developers at the LeMay Center for Doctrine Development and Education here concluded a symposium July 28 that helped define the new service core functions enabling Airmen to accomplish the full gamut of missions the Air Force provides to the joint force. "The Air Force's first Service Core
March 6, 2009 LeMay Center realigns doctrine development The commander of the Curtis E. LeMay Center for Doctrine Development and Education said Feb. 19 that the center is taking a vision "first imagined in 1997," when the Air Force Doctrine Center moved from Langley Air Force Base, Va., to Maxwell, and is moving forward to ensure a direct relationship
June 26, 2024 LeMay Center, AMC announce major update to Air Mobility Operations Doctrine The Curtis E. LeMay Center for Doctrine Development and Education and Air Mobility Command collaborated on significant revisions to the recently released Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-36, Air Mobility Operations, reflecting the service’s renewed commitment to maneuverability and lethality.
Dec. 23, 2002 Lending a helping hand Staff Sgt. Brian Seeley of the 653rd Combat Logistics Support Squadron here sorts through gifts for families in the area. Squadron airmen helped transport food from area collection points and boxed items for the Salvation Army's holiday program. (Photo by Sue Sapp)
Oct. 22, 2004 Lending a helping hand in Uzbekistan After cruising through the gates of a Karshi City orphanage, Airmen and Soldiers from here stepped out of their convoy vehicles. They were deployed on a special mission: to bring smiles and a bit of joy into the lives of the children who live there.The “house of mercy” is a home for orphans and
Dec. 15, 2010 Lesser-known UCMJ offenses Some Airmen destroy promising careers, and it's not always because they are caught stealing, using drugs or misusing their government computer. Having served as a prosecutor, defense attorney and military judge, I've seen people lose their careers for many reasons: from voyeurism to disloyal
March 20, 2013 Lessons from a pro: Invest for retirement now A member of the Air Force Civic Leader program and financial expert recently addressed several ways Airmen can prepare better for retirement.John O'Connor, the chairman of J.H. Whitney Investment Management, spoke about what Airmen can do now, in order to take away a substantial pension by the time
Sept. 24, 2005 Lessons learned aid preparation for Hurricane Rita With Airmen still working recovery efforts from Hurricane Katrina, the Air Force prepares for the second major hurricane to hit the Gulf Coast in just over three weeks.Lessons were learned from Hurricane Katrina, and the Air Force wasted no time in implementing them.Airlift aircraft and helicopters
March 14, 2016 Lessons learned from Operation Desert Storm Twenty five years ago, the world watched a display of military force in the Persian Gulf. America’s adversaries have spent each year since pursuing capabilities both to counter U.S. strengths and to exploit perceived weaknesses. Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. David Goldfein participated in a
Feb. 15, 2007 Lessons learned program to improve deployments U.S. Central Command Air Forces officials have established a program to help solve problems and improve things for new people rotating into the area of responsibility. The CENTAF Office of Lessons Learned, established in October 2004, has increased its staff and now has two specialists working to
Nov. 12, 2002 Lessons of war drive Air Force doctrine The Air Force uses the lessons "learned from the blood, sweat, tears, and sometimes death of Americans in the skies" to prepare its doctrine, said Maj. Gen. Dave MacGhee, commander of the Air Force Doctrine Center at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala.MacGhee visited here recently to discuss what Air Force
Jan. 10, 2003 Let it snow! As the first major snowfall of the season covers Aviano Air Base, Italy, on Jan. 9, Airman 1st Class Brian Hirsch of the 31st Security Forces Squadron maintains security at the base's gate. (Photo by Master Sgt. Dave Ahlschwede)
Sept. 5, 2012 Let myPers help you manage your civilian career Whether you are a civilian employee, hoping to become one or planning to hire one, the myPers website has information to help you find opportunities and manage your career, said Pat Stokes, Air Force Personnel Center marketing specialist."The Air Force is a great place to work," said Stokes.
May 9, 2016 Let the healing begin: Invictus Games kick off The thudding noise of helicopter blades cut through the air, bright-colored lights sliced through smoke and fans cheered to honor the more than 500 military competitors from 15 nations who gathered at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida, on May 8 to compete in Invictus Games
Aug. 22, 2002 Let there be light! Senior Airman Jeremy Tripp, an electrical power production journeyman from the 438th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Flight, works on an air compressor Aug. 17 that boosts a telescopic floodlight unit into position to illuminate a new laundry facility at a forward-deployed location. (Photo by Staff
April 1, 2025 'Lethal, Ready, Confident': AETC emphasizes Airmen development at FD summit Air Education and Training Command officials brought together experts and leaders to discuss the future of training and development within the Air Force during the command’s annual Force Development Summit
May 12, 2009 Let's get it started Senior Airman Adam Owens and Senior Airman Michael Jakubec lift a transmission onto a transmission jack so it can be raised into a Pontiac GTO April 26 at an air base in Southwest Asia. The GTO is used as a chase car to help guide U-2 pilots during takeoffs and landings. Airman Owens is deployed
Dec. 27, 2006 Letter exchange cheers Airmen away from home Since Airmen from the 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron here can't be home for the holidays, a group of elementary students from Florida have been sending season's greetings by exchanging letters."It started with 10 letters, and the school in Orlando called up, asking if we could get 10
Dec. 7, 2010 Letter in the wall makes its way back after 20 years For years, a letter from a 12-year-old girl to the future residents sat sealed inside a plastic sandwich bag in the historic walls of Quarters 21, located on Generals' Row here.On Dec. 6, 20 years to the day after the letter was written, Brooke Lewis, now aged 32, came back to Offutt."It's just a
Aug. 7, 2006 Letter to Airman asks Airmen to become communicators In the latest Letter to Airmen, Secretary of the Air Force Michael W. Wynne recognizes the importance of every Airman communicating the Air Force story, especially the contribution the Air Force makes to the nation's security. The secretary said that success of an enhanced strategic communication
Oct. 5, 2006 Letter to Airman focuses on Air Force heritage In the latest Letter to Airmen, Secretary of the Air Force Michael W. Wynne and Chief of Staff of the Air Force T. Michael Moseley commemorate Air Force heritage. "Adaptive and flexible Airmen in uniform have continued to innovate, pushing the limits of imagination and technology to dominate the
Sept. 5, 2007 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
March 12, 2009 'Letter to Airmen' discusses balanced approach In his current Letter to Airmen, the secretary of the Air Force highlights the need to create a balance across the Air Force."A balanced approach means prevailing in today's operations while investing in new capabilities, force structure, skills and technologies to meet tomorrow's needs," Secretary
April 8, 2008 Letter to Airmen emphasizes core values In the latest Letter to Airmen, the secretary of the Air Force stresses to Airmen the critical nature of attention to detail in every area of the Air Force. "We must always have the moral and intellectual courage to do the right thing and must continue to follow our moral compass in the decisions we
Feb. 7, 2007 Letter to Airmen encourages 'Ambassadors in Blue' In his latest "Letter to Airmen," Secretary of the Air Force Michael W. Wynne discusses how every Airman is an ambassador and how it is essential that Airmen communicate their role in the war on terrorism.The secretary said he was committed to boosting regional, cultural and language skills to make
Jan. 7, 2008 'Letter to Airmen' focuses on achievement In the latest Letter to Airmen, the secretary of the Air Force focuses on how Air Force people need to set personal and organizational goals for 2008. "I encourage each of you to set personal goals that will take care of your mind, body and your family so you are ready to defend our great nation
Feb. 14, 2006 Letter to Airmen focuses on core values In his latest Letter to Airmen, Secretary of the Air Force Michael W. Wynne focused on the three core values of the Air Force: Integrity First, Service Before Self and Excellence In All We Do."These core values should reflect the values we share from the moment we take our oath to support and
April 6, 2007 Letter to Airmen focuses on diversity In the latest Letter to Airmen, Secretary of the Air Force Michael W. Wynne discusses the importance of diversity in the Air Force and the value it brings to the Total Force. Secretary Wynne the highlights richness of diversity, citing examples such as the Tuskegee Airmen, the first female
Aug. 1, 2006 Letter to Airmen focuses on diversity In the latest Letter to Airmen, Secretary of the Air Force Michael W. Wynne and Chief of Staff of the Air Force T. Michael Moseley issue a policy memorandum regarding equal opportunity and diversity in the Air Force and how today's Air Force does not tolerate harassment of any type. "Tolerating
March 16, 2007 Letter to Airmen focuses on education, training In the latest Letter to Airmen, Secretary of the Air Force Michael W. Wynne recognizes the importance of the training every Airman receives, and credits these knowledge-enabled Airmen with exploring new technologies to get the job done.The secretary said that the training, skill and knowledge of a
July 16, 2007 Letter to Airmen focuses on energy consumption In the latest Letter to Airmen, Secretary of the Air Force Michael W. Wynne discusses how the Air Force is using technology to reduce its energy consumption. "We are also working innovatively on the supply side, whether it is putting the largest solar panel field to work out at Nellis (Air Force
Jan. 11, 2007 Letter to Airmen focuses on 'Excellence in All We Do' In the latest Letter to Airmen, Secretary of the Air Force Michael W. Wynne discusses the core value of "Excellence in All We Do" and how it relates to Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century.The secretary said he was impressed with the "amazing things" Airmen are accomplishing in the Air
June 14, 2006 Letter to Airmen focuses on personal financial management In the latest Letter to Airmen, Secretary of the Air Force Michael W. Wynne and Chief of Staff of the Air Force T. Michael Moseley discuss personal financial management. “Although we often see our professional life in a very disciplined way, we sometimes don't realize how our personal well-being
April 6, 2006 Letter to Airmen focuses on Sexual Assault Awareness In the latest Letter to Airmen, Secretary of the Air Force Michael W. Wynne and Chief of Staff of the Air Force T. Michael Moseley discuss Sexual Assault Awareness Month and the Air Force’s strides in sexual assault prevention and response efforts over the past year. “Your Air Force leadership has
Aug. 8, 2007 Letter to Airmen focuses on stress and prevention In the latest Letter to Airmen, the secretary of the Air Force focuses on how Air Force people can stem the rising number of suicides in the Air Force by taking care of each other. "In stressful times such as these, with so many Airmen deployed and with so many others pushed to the breaking point,
Aug. 13, 2008 'Letter to Airmen' focuses on teamwork, discipline In his current Letter to Airmen, the acting secretary of the Air Force designated the month of August for strategic planning and explains how the Air Force's top leaders will focus on a number of issues. "Along with General Schwartz and other senior leaders, I am reviewing a range of issues that
Oct. 20, 2006 Letter to Airmen highlights Air Force Memorial dedication In his latest "Letter to Airmen," Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. T. Michael Moseley discusses the two-day Air Force Memorial Dedication and the start of the year-long commemoration of the Air Force 60th anniversary."The Memorial dedication ceremonies showcased our rich heritage and paid tribute to
May 7, 2008 Letter to Airmen highlights attention to mission In the latest Letter to Airmen, the secretary of the Air Force reflects on how attention to the mission allows Airmen to meet the demanding air, space and cyberspace challenges of today. "At every level of action, mission success requires clear goals, defined objectives, and an innate grasp of how
May 7, 2007 Letter to Airmen highlights cyberspace operations In the latest Letter to Airmen, Secretary of the Air Force Michael W. Wynne discusses cyberspace operations and how the Air Force is extending its global vigilance, reach and power into cyberspace. Secretary Wynne said that our adversaries are attempting to access American servers that contain
June 19, 2009 'Letter to Airmen' highlights joint teamwork In his current Letter to Airmen, the secretary of the Air Force highlights how the joint team works together to create success by telling the story of a combat controller."Earlier this year General Schwartz and I had the privilege of presenting the Air Force Cross, the Air Force's highest
Nov. 9, 2007 'Letter to Airmen' highlights leadership In the latest Letter to Airmen, the secretary of the Air Force focuses on how Air Force people and the exchange of ideas are integral to the goals he laid out earlier this year. "Whether deploying in combat or executing day-to-day missions, Airmen must understand how each decision they make or task
Nov. 12, 2008 'Letter to Airmen' highlights Warrior Care month In his current Letter to Airmen, the secretary of the Air Force talks about November as the designated the month for Warrior Care, and how the Air Force will continue to place Airmen and their families as a top commitment. "Developing and caring for our Airmen and their families is a top priority.
Dec. 7, 2005 Letter to Airmen pushes persistence in resource management After 15 years of continuous engagement, the Air Force is evolving through persistent situation awareness, the secretary of the Air Force stated in a Letter to Airmen released today. “Our Air Force finds itself in an operating environment that requires us to examine all mission areas, from platforms
Aug. 24, 2006 Letter to Airmen recognizes Air Force transformation In his latest "Letter to Airmen," Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. T. Michael Moseley discusses measures that will shape and transform the Air Force. General Moseley said Airmen today are engaged in a vast array of missions from operating satellites in deep space to applying air power to the surface
July 11, 2006 Letter to Airmen recognizes the Total Force In the latest Letter to Airmen, Secretary of the Air Force Michael W. Wynne recognizes the Total Force. “As a leader in the Total Force Integration, the Air Force continues to benefit from one powerful, cohesive team formed by our Active Duty Airmen, Air National Guardsmen, and Air Force Reservists.
July 1, 2008 'Letter to Airmen' recommits to high standards In his first Letter to Airmen, the acting secretary of the Air Force focuses on how the Air Force will direct attention to the nuclear mission to overcome cultural, systemic and institutional challenges. "To begin restoring our inner confidence and credibility, I have directed the establishment of a
Oct. 10, 2007 'Letter to Airmen' reports modernization progress In the latest Letter to Airmen, the secretary of the Air Force discusses how a concerted effort towards modernizing the aging fleet will set the Air Force on a path to success. "A few years ago we set out to recapitalize our aging fleet while maintaining the quality of life for our people and their
Feb. 17, 2009 'Letter to Airmen' takes pride in AF diversity In his current Letter to Airmen, the secretary of the Air Force focuses on the strength of Air Force people and how the large tapestry of the nation is represented in the Air Force total force. "We join together from all walks of life to collectively serve our nation and its flag. Whether Regular,
June 15, 2007 Letter to Airmen updates force reduction status In the latest Letter to Airmen, Secretary of the Air Force Michael W. Wynne discusses how force reduction cuts ensure that the Air Force will remain the world's premier air, space and cyberspace force. "One of the duties we have as Airmen is assuring future Airmen that they will be as capable and
Sept. 8, 2006 Letter to Airmen urges energy conservation In the latest Letter to Airmen, Secretary of the Air Force Michael W. Wynne recognizes the Air Force commitment to energy conservation. "As the largest user of energy in the DOD, the Air Force has developed a two-pronged energy strategy to attack this problem. This strategy of assured domestic
Sept. 8, 2014 Letter to Airmen: RAND study Many of you have recently been invited to participate in the 2014 RAND Military Workplace Study. This web-based survey assesses your recent experiences with military workplace relations, professionalism and personal safety.
April 2, 2003 Letterman features Alaska airmen Ten members of the 962nd Airborne Air Control Squadron here will share the spotlight with David Letterman when they present a "top 10 list" on his TV show April 4. The airmen will give late-night audiences the "Top 10 Cool Things about Being Stationed in Alaska." The segment was taped in front of
Nov. 26, 2003 Letters from Santa Combat weather flight airmen here will once again help Santa send out thousands of signed, North Pole-postmarked letters to children worldwide.The Santa’s Mailbag program started in 1954 by 58th Weather Reconnaissance Squadron airmen, and has been carried on by those of the 354th Operations Support
April 13, 2006 Letters to Airmen focus on education In the two most recent "Letters to Airmen," the Air Force's top leaders focused on the importance of education for both enlisted Airmen and officers. “We must take the Air Force’s basic educational foundation to the next level and be relentless in our continued pursuit to become knowledge-enabled
Dec. 11, 2008 Letters, packages to Airmen increases during holiday season Postal workers of the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing here doubled their workload for this holiday season and expect to double it yet again in the coming weeks. The holiday season for postal workers begins in the middle of November and generally goes through the middle of December. "We're currently
Aug. 29, 2003 Letters, small packages move quicker The U.S. Postal Service and the Military Postal Service Agency process about two million pounds of mail a week for troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. Of those, some items make it to the recipient faster than others, said Navy Lt. Cmdr. Brian Lomax, agency chief of plans and policy.Depending on where
May 6, 2009 Levitow's pilot lands at Peterson for leadership visit "I don't need to tell you about character, if you didn't have it, you wouldn't be here," retired Maj. Kenneth Carpenter said to approximately 200 Airmen who gathered in the base auditorium April 28 to support his Year of Leadership program visit here. During his hour-long chat with the audience,
Sept. 25, 2006 Liaison Aircraft Fly-In scheduled for Oct. 7-8 More than 30 aircraft will fly to the National Museum of the United States Air Force Oct. 7 to 8 to participate in the first Liaison Aircraft Fly-in. The fly-in, scheduled 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 7 and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 8 on the turf runway behind the museum, is free and open to the public.
Feb. 8, 2006 Liaison office links air, ground forces Ensuring that pilots and ground forces are aware of one another’s intentions, limitations and capabilities is a full-time job. That responsibility falls into the hands of three people assigned to the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing Ground Liaison Office, or GLO. Comprised of one Airman and two
June 23, 2016 Liaison officers keep communication flowing in Swift Response As exercise Swift Response 16 began phase II, with C-130J Super Hercules aircraft flying overhead and Soldiers operating on the ground, air mobility liaison officers kept effective communications flowing between both elements to ensure a successful exercise.
July 30, 2004 Liaison officers provide link to Naval airpower during JEFX For Sailors, it is not the typical tour of duty – witnessing rows of Airmen dimly outlined against the faint glow of computer screens requesting Naval airpower for a coordinated strike against enemy assets.The setting is the Combined Air and Space Operations Center and the tour of duty is the Naval
July 25, 2003 Liberia evacuations continue Flying 200 feet above palm trees and myriad grass huts, the 56th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron completed its mission -- inserting the remaining members of the Fleet Antiterrorism Security Team and evacuating more people from the U.S. Embassy in Liberia.The squadron, out of Iceland’s Naval Air