Oct. 9, 2008 Special leave accrual (SLA) for deployed and non-deployed members in use or lose leave status SUSPENSE: 30 NOV 081. THIS MESSAGE SUPERSEDES OUR 8106 MESSAGE, DTG 071410Z SEP 07, SAME SUBJECT. 2. APPLICABILITY: THIS MESSAGE PROVIDES SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS ON SPECIAL LEAVE ACCRUAL (SLA) FOR ALL ACTIVE DUTY PERSONNEL HAVING USE/LOSE ANNUAL LEAVE WHO WERE RECALLED FROM OR UNABLE TO TAKE LEAVE AS
Oct. 6, 2008 Soliciting volunteers for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Beta Test Program SUSPENSE FOR APPLICATIONS: 3 NOVEMBER 2008 1. THE CHIEF OF STAFF OF THE AIR FORCE RECENTLY ANNOUNCED THAT "ONE ASPECT OF OUR FUTURE SUCCESS IS THE PROPER DEVELOPMENT AND INTEGRATION OF UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS (UAS) IN THE AIR FORCE." HE STRESSED THE NEED TO RAPIDLY BOLSTER THE EQUIPMENT, TRAINING
Oct. 2, 2008 Solemn day honors POW/MIAs and families still waiting (Editor's Note: Although many people play Taps at POW/MIA ceremonies, it may be seen as inappropriate by some guests. "Taps is played in honor of our fallen comrades who have served this country," Sergeant Molchak explained. "The POW/MIA ceremony is used to recognize those individuals who have
Oct. 2, 2008 Small, lone table symbolizes great strength, sacrifice At almost every military event such as a birthday ball or dining out, a small table set for one remains unoccupied. You can also see an almost identical table constantly on display at the King Dining Facility here. These small, unoccupied tables represent perhaps the most heroic of all Americans -
Sept. 29, 2008 It's fire prevention week - prevent home fires Many people may not realize that leaving the kitchen while food is cooking on the stove or leaving a space heater on all night could be all it takes to start a deadly home fire. According to the National Fire Protection Association, cooking and heating are among the leading causes of home fires in
Sept. 29, 2008 Cleaning out the coffers, wing budget balanced Sept. 29 will be just another Monday for most in the Fightin' Fifty-Fifth. But for some, it will be the final push at the end of a long road of planning to finalize the wing's transition into Fiscal 2009. The 55th Comptroller Squadron will finalize balancing more than 50 checkbooks, over $148
Sept. 29, 2008 Use tried, true methods to achieve fuel savings With the rollercoaster that is the global oil market, there seems to be very few people, if any, who aren't feeling the pinch from higher gas prices. And, as the price of a gallon of milk rivals that of a gallon of gas, many are looking for ways to get a few more miles out of a tank of gas. "We look
Sept. 29, 2008 You May Make the Difference: 'Countering Terrorism Requires Your Help' Only you know who or what belongs - or doesn't belong - in your building, neighborhood or work center. Recognition of this fact is behind one of the latest Air Force antiterrorism initiatives, a program known as "Eagle Eyes." This effort is similar to a typical neighborhood-watch program, and Air
Sept. 29, 2008 Offutt moves closer to environmental cleanup goal The saying "you don't know what you don't know" can be applied to many situations, including that of environmental stewardship. But, not knowing doesn't mean organizations, and the people who work for them, don't have an obligation to remedy any negative situations that may result. Such is the case
Sept. 26, 2008 Air Force Climate Survey Beginning Oct. 1 all Air Force active duty, Guard, Reserve, Air Force and NAF civilians will be asked to participate in the 2008 Air Force Climate Survey. The purpose of the survey is to provide Air Force leadership with feedback on ways to improve their units. The survey will be divided into 9
Sept. 24, 2008 STRATCOM leader charts nuclear path for American military The U.S. Strategic Command commander here recently laid out his vision for the future of America's strategic deterrence mission and the importance of nuclear stewardship. Gen. Kevin P. Chilton also outlined the necessary measures to correct the accountability and day-to-day management issues with
Sept. 24, 2008 New Offutt facility sets gold standard The headquarters of the Air Force Weather Agency here recently became the first facility in the Air Force to earn a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design gold rating by the U.S. Green Building Council. The Lt. Gen. Thomas S. Moorman facility earned its gold rating in the "Version 2.1" LEED