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  • Air Force officials have launched a new social and informational needs Web site for Airmen, civilians, retirees and their families. (U.S. Air Force graphic)

    Officials launch new Air Force community Web site

    Air Force officials have launched a new Web site to meet social and informational needs of Airmen, civilians, retirees and their families.The entire Air Force family: all Airmen, married and single; spouses; children; Air Force civilians; and retirees are invited to log on to http://www.usafservices.com, the official community Web site of the Air
  • BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan -- Army Spc. Kevin Leaman (left), a vehicle maintainer with the Fourth Infantry Division, poses for a photo with his dad, Tech. Sgt. Thomas Leaman (right), the fuels mobility support equipment shop non-commissioned officer in charge of the 455th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron. Sergeant Leaman is an Air Force Reservist deployed from the 302nd Airlift Wing at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. Specialist Leaman is deployed from Fort Carson, Colo. (Courtesy Photo)

    Father, son meet in Afghanistan

    There's a saying that a parent would do anything for his children, and that even includes deploying to war to be with their child.During the "Year of the Air Force Family," Tech. Sgt. Thomas Leaman, a reservist from the 302nd Airlift Wing at Petersen Air Force Base, Colo., decided he needed to be with his son in Afghanistan.Sergeant Leaman, the NCO
  • Master Sgt. Linda Adams, 379th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron consolidated tool kit NCOIC, updates her blog, Nov. 24, 2009, which allows her to stay in touch with her students while deployed. In addition to being an Air Force reservist, Sergeant Adams is a teacher at Kate Shepard Elementary in Mobile, Ala. She is deployed from Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. in support of operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Tech. Sgt. Jason W. Edwards)

    Reservist keeps in touch with students

    Master Sgt. Linda Adams has been an elementary school teacher for the past four years.After just one day on the job in the current school year, however, she departed on a four-month deployment to Southwest Asia with her Air Force Reserve unit from Keesler Air Force Base, Miss."I was able to say 'hi' to my new class and then I was off," said
  • Gen. Gary North, Pacific Air Forces commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Brooke McLean, PACAF command chief, cut and serve roast to Airman 1st Class Peter Salas, 8th Communication Squadron, Nov. 26 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. General North, Chief McLean, and four members of the Air Force Civilian Advisory Council visited Kunsan and Osan Air Bases, ROK, to celebrate Thanksgiving with the Airmen serving there. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jerome Tayborn)

    PACAF commander celebrates Thanksgiving with Airmen in Korea

    Gen. Gary North, Pacific Air Forces commander, celebrated Thanksgiving by serving turkey and other holiday favorites to the Airmen serving remote tours in South Korea.The general departed here Nov. 21 to visit Kunsan and Osan Air Bases, South Korea, taking with him Maj. Gen. Jan-Marc Jouas, PACAF director of operations, plans, requirements and
  • Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz visits with Airmen at Camp Eggers, Afghanistan, Nov. 26, 2009. Gen. Schwartz and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Roy joined deployed Airmen assigned to the NATO Training Mission - Afghanistan and Combined Air Power Transition Force for Thanksgiving. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Brian Ybarbo)

    Air Force leaders make Thanksgiving Day visit to Airmen in Afghanistan

    The Air Force's top officer and enlisted member paid a Thanksgiving visit to Airmen who are deployed to the NATO Training Mission - Afghanistan and Combined Air Power Transition Force here.During an Airmen's call, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy spoke about the Air Force's role in the

  • Transfer of Post-9/11 G.I. Bill benefits easier with new virtual application

    A new module in the virtual Military Personnel Flight that will simplify the process of transferring Post-9/11 G.I. Bill benefits to dependents is set to launch this month.The new vMPF module will check an Airman's eligibility and allow him or her to fill out, sign and send the required statement of understanding to the Automated Records Management
  • Air Force Safety Center officials remind everyone to keep safety in mind throughout the holiday season! (U.S. Air Force graphic)

    Don't let safety get lost in holiday hustle, bustle

    As people prepare for the upcoming holiday season, it's easy to get lost in the hustle and bustle of the season and not think about safety. For the Air Force Safety Center team, the holiday season, which runs from the day before Thanksgiving to the day after New Years, can be one of the most dangerous times of the year. Over the last five years
  • Military members prepare 275 bags filled with a Thanksgiving turkey and other canned goods for families in need at the Kadena Air Base Commissary as part of Operation Warmheart Nov. 24. Operation Warmheart is a charity designed to help enlisted personnel and their families with loans, grants, and other needs through fundraisers and donations. The 18th Wing Chapel donated more than $8K for this Thanksgiving food drive. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Rey Ramon)

    Operation Warmheart: Taking care of Kadena families

    Military members prepare 275 bags filled with a Thanksgiving turkey and other canned goods at the commissary at Kadena Air Base, Japan, for families in need as part of Operation Warmheart Nov. 24, 2009. Operation Warmheart is a program designed to help young enlisted personnel and their families with loans, grants and other needs through
  • Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, shown here visiting Camp Leatherneck in Afghanistan July 17, 2009, sends his thanks to all military families in honor of their contributions to the nation. (Defense Department photo/ Petty Officer 1st Class Chad J. McNeeley)

    Mullen offers thanks to military families

    President Barack Obama has proclaimed the week of Nov. 22-28 as National Family Week, and the nation's top military officer has issued a message to all military families in honor of their contributions to the nation. Here is the text of the message from Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, to military families worldwide: As

  • Air Force Safety Center officials build awareness with family campaign

    Air Force Safety Center officials here released the first public service announcement highlighting volunteer family members active in saving lives and preventing mishaps.The center is using Airmen's families to influence behaviors as part of the safety center's campaign during the Year of the Air Force Family."The family is a key influencer in

  • Wounded warrior program continues assisting Airmen and their families

    Air Force leaders remain committed to the service's top investments: Airmen and their families. In support of a Defense Department initiative to return wounded warriors to productive military service or civilian life, Air Force officials here have revised several personnel policies. These policies afford seriously wounded Airmen additional
  • Kristen Boyer and Brooke Boyer attend a special screening of the Disney Pixar film "Finding Nemo" for children with special needs Nov. 14, 2009, at the theaer at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkr. The event was sponsored by the base's Exceptional Family Member Program. The Boyer's are family members of Tech. Sgt. Casey Boyer, a 19th Logistics Readiness Squadron aerial delivery supervisor. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nathan Allen)

    Movie event special experience for Little Rock children

    While many families take watching a movie at a movie theater with their children for granted, 36 Little Rock Air Force Base children received a special treat at the base's theater Nov. 14.The children who watched a special screening of the Disney movie "Finding Nemo" all have needs that prohibit them from attending typical movie showings. The
  • Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, greets the Department of Defense?s top teachers for 2010 during a Nov. 17, 2009, Pentagon recognition ceremony. Thirteen teachers who work for the worldwide Department of Defense Education Activity school system were recognized. (Defense Department photo/Gerry J. Gilmore)

    Pentagon ceremony honors top teachers

    The top teachers in the Defense Department's worldwide school system were recognized Nov. 17 by the U.S. military's senior officer at a Pentagon ceremony.Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, greeted and thanked the Department of Defense Education Activity's Teacher of the Year and District Teachers of the Year award recipients
  • NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev.-- Dr. Jill Biden meets with Master Sgt. Wayne Ojala and his children Jari, Kali, and Katherine Ojala during her visit to Nellis Nov. 15. A Blue Star Mother herself, Dr. Biden has made military families one of her top priorities. She has traveled to several bases in both the United States and Germany to speak with servicemembers and their families to show appreciation and raise awareness and for the special sacrifices that these Americans make. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jamie Nicley)

    Vice president's wife visits military families at Nellis

    Dr. Jill Biden, wife of Vice President Joe Biden, visited Nellis Air Force Base Nov. 15 to learn about the family support programs available at the base.To gain a greater understanding of those support programs, Doctor Biden, who received her doctorate in education from the University of Delaware, was briefed by the staff of the Airman and Family
  • Air Force Services Agency officials are promoting a T-shirt design competition now through Dec. 20, as part of the Year of the Air Force Family.

    Year of the Air Force Family T-shirt design competition under way

    Air Force Services Agency officials are promoting a T-shirt design competition on the recently launched myairforcelife.com, now through Dec. 20, as part of the Year of the Air Force Family."The site will feature programs and competitions that will roll out through the year," said Ms. Debbie Karnes, an Air Force Services Agency spokeswoman. "We are

  • Services Agency officials launch MyAirForceLife.com

    Air Force Services Agency officials have launched a new Web site, MyAirForceLife.com, to help Airmen stay connected, informed and engaged in programs as part of the Year of the Air Force Family."The theme of our campaign is 'The Air Force is a great place to live, work and play,'" said Col. Sandra Adams, commander of Air Force Services Agency. 
  • Articles in this display include a pre-addressed postcard to Ton Duc Thang, the president of North Vietnam, to enlist his support in determining the fate of Lt. Larry Potts at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force in Dayton, Ohio. Despite repeated appeals like this one, North Vietnam remained unsympathetic. The black flag is the official POW/MIA flag, which is flown six times a year at designated federal sites. It was designed in 1971 by Newt Heisley, a World War II pilot and advertising artist who never profited from the uncopyrighted design. (U.S. Air Force photo)

    Families always have been essential to the Air Force

    Although the Air Force is the nation's youngest service, its proud history not only shows the essential contributions of officers or enlisted troops, active-duty members or reservists, but also a history of family commitment. "This importance of family is no more evident than when taking a stroll through the galleries of the National Museum of the
  • Lt. Gen. Jack L. Rives presents the Joy Dunlap Family Service Award to Tom Hagmaier as Ms. Dunlap assists. The presentation took place during the U.S. Air Force Judge Advocate General Corps' Keystone Conference 2009 Oct. 29, 2009, in Dallas. (U.S. Air Force photo/Jim Varhegyi)

    Officials announce JAG family service award winner

    Tom Hagmaier, an active volunteer within the Air Force and Judge Advocate General Corps community for more than ten years, received the 2008 Joy Dunlap Family Service Award Oct. 29 during the annual award banquet, part of the JAG Corps' Keystone Leadership Summit in Dallas.  Lt. Gen. Jack L. Rives, the Air Force Judge Advocate General, and Ms.
  • 1st Lt. Paul Padilla colors pictures with his son, August, in the arts section at the Airman and Family Readiness Center open house for Air Force Family Week Nov. 4, 2009, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Lieutenant Padilla is an 86th Air Evacuation Squadron flight nurse. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Caleb Pierce)

    Ramstein officials celebrate Air Force Family Week

    Ramstein Air Base officials held numerous events inviting active-duty, Guard and Reserve members as well as spouse and civilian employees to see firsthand some of the services available to them at the base's Airman and Family Readiness Center as part of Air Force Family Week Nov. 4 here. This year has been designated by the secretary and the chief

  • Chief of Staff addresses key mobility, Air Force issues at conference

    Gen. Norton Schwartz, the Air Force chief of staff, recently attended the 41st Airlift Tanker Association conference where he addressed a gathering of more than 4,000 active duty, Guard, Reserve and civilian Airmen. In his comments, General Schwartz emphasized the importance of every Airman and every job in the Air Force. "We all count, whatever we
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