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
June 1, 2010 Solemn gathering honors ultimate sacrifice A small group of patriots gathered at the base cemetery May 31 for Offutt's annual Memorial Day commemoration to honor those who have died while serving in our nation's military.About 100 people experienced the sights and sounds of the remembrance from key words from Vice Adm. Carl V. Mauney to a
June 1, 2010 Air Force leaders send summer safety message The Air Force's top leaders have issued a Critical Days of Summer safety message to alert Airmen to exercise good personal judgment to avoid engaging in a reckless manner. Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz and Air Force Chief Master Sgt. of the
May 27, 2010 Offutt warriors to run Air Force Marathon Several members of Team Offutt plan to be among the field of approximately 12,000 runners during the 14th Air Force Marathon at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, Sept. 18.The event, which is open to the public, kicks off at the Ervin J. Nutter Center on the campus of Wright State University with a Sports
May 27, 2010 Lynn Thanks Offutt Airmen for Recon, Intel Support The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have pointed to the importance of intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance platforms, and today Deputy Defense Secretary William J. Lynn III thanked the airmen who provide much of that data.Lynn stopped to visit with and thank the men and women of the 55th Wing