June 28, 2010 Intramural softball season up to bat The 2010 intramural softball season is scheduled to get underway June 28 with 20 teams all vying for the title.The defending champion, 55th Security Forces Squadron team, has been split into two squads, but still believe their first team is strong enough to repeat."Our goal this season is only one
June 28, 2010 CSAF stresses importance of Airmen and mission The Air Force's top uniformed officer made a visit June 24 to meet with Airmen, talk about his priorities, and listen to the concerns of those living and working here."Let me begin by reminding you that everyone matters," said Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz. "It's like a team;
June 24, 2010 Warrior Health: medical care, fitness combine for ready force Editor's Note: This is the first in a three-part series about the different aspects of personal health. "He who has health has hope, and he who has hope has everything." - Arabian proverb The physical health of military members and their families could be characterized as one of the most important
June 23, 2010 Air Force takes steps against suicides The Air Force vice chief of staff testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee June 22 to address steps the service is taking to stem the rising suicide numbers. Gen. Carrol H. "Howie" Chandler, in testimony alongside the other service vice chiefs and the assistant commandant of the Marine
June 23, 2010 Accountability system proves vital during natural disasters, crises With hurricane season under way, the Air Force Personnel Accountability and Assessment System continues to help leaders take care of Airmen and their families affected by any natural disaster or crisis. Implemented in April 2009, AFPAAS aligns Air Force reporting with Department of Defense
June 15, 2010 Military fathers serve their country, family A captain who spent much of 2009 in Iraq missed many of his daughter's first moments, as well as many changes in his son's life. Likewise, a staff sergeant here missed many special moments while he was deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.June 20 is Father's Day, a day to honor fathers and
June 15, 2010 Officials extend voluntary separation pay, reduce separation pay Air Force officials are extending the application period for eligible officers to apply for voluntary separation pay through July 31, but are lowering the multiplier to 1.5 times the authorized separation pay effective July 1."The window to apply for two times separation pay is rapidly closing,"
June 9, 2010 AFAF campaign ends in success The 2010 Air Force Assistance Fund wrapped up recently with $7,492,512.94 in total contributions. This exceeded last year's contribution record by more than $20,000."This was a phenomenal year," said Bill D'Avanzo, the Air Force voting action officer and fundraising chief. "We have a remarkable Air
June 8, 2010 Officials announce plans for third DOS rollback Air Force officials announced today plans for a third enlisted date of separation rollback with a mandatory DOS of Aug. 31, 2010. This program is part of an overall effort by the Air Force to maintain a quality enlisted force and meet the congressionally mandated end strength.Under the third DOS
June 8, 2010 Special day honors all that red, white and blue represents The red symbolizes valor and bravery, the white purity and innocence and the blue vigilance, perseverance and justice. They are the colors of the banner for which American citizens young and old pledge allegiance.Every year since 1916 when then President Woodrow Wilson issued a presidential
June 7, 2010 Air Force launches new legal assistance website The next time you need a will, power of attorney, have a legal question or think you need to visit the Judge Advocate General's office, visit the Air Force's legal assistance website first. The Air Force JAG Corps recently unveiled a new legal assistance website, designed for active- duty and
June 7, 2010 Air Force fitness program revision rewards excellent Airmen Based upon service-wide feedback, Airmen who earn an "excellent" on the new fitness test will now only have to test once a year according to a new revision to the Air Force Fitness Program."We believe this will recognize fitness excellence and serve as an incentive for more Airmen to improve their
June 7, 2010 Mullen: Servicemembers constitute the 'best military' Navy Adm. Michael G. Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, saluted the exemplary actions of Airmen and other military members serving worldwide during a visit with troops and families here June 3. From training Afghan army and police officials, protecting coalition forces and Afghan