May issue of Airman available

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Read about how the Air Force Personnel Center supports Airmen, see how some single sergeants balance kids and work, and learn about a Hungarian-born pilot whose dreams of flying for the Air Force are coming true. These features and more highlight the May issue of Airman magazine, now available in print and online at www.af.mil/news/airman/.

AFPC: An evolution in support -- The Air Force Personnel Center at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas, is a bustle of activity, much of which remains a mystery to Airmen around the service. From assignments to casualty notification programs, AFPC touches the lives of every Airman.

Kids, Yes … Spouse, No -- Chances are if an Airman is not a single parent, he or she knows someone in the military who is. Three single sergeants talk about the joys and struggles of parenting, preparing for deployments or other crises and the relationships that make their lives work.

Outside the Wire -- Outside the base perimeter during conflict is not a place Airmen often find themselves. But in Operation Iraqi Freedom, security troops found that taking the fight to the enemy helped reduce attacks on their bases.

Getting His Shot -- Hungarian-born 2nd Lt. Jozsef Jonas dreamed of flying MiG-21s. Instead, he came to the United States and is now training to fly for the Air Force. But getting to Laughlin AFB, Texas, took a lot of help.

Extending a Helping Hand -- When Airmen deploy, it means spouses and children are left behind. At Offutt AFB, Neb. -- where deployments are a way of life -- base agencies and the local community join together to make the experience as painless as possible.

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