Air Force to lift hiring freeze Dec. 15

The hiring freeze implemented in August will be fully lifted Dec. 15, Air Force Personnel Center officials announced.The freeze, preceded by hiring controls, was one of several measures implemented in 2011 to bring manning down to mandated 2010 levels. In addition, voluntary separation incentives

Lifting spirits one car at a time

Healthy holiday recipes, part 2

Holiday treats may be arranged strategically throughout offices this season making it hard to keep up with a balanced diet. The Health and Wellness Center here can provide a helpful tool to control portions during the holidays. The HAWC promotes balanced food portions and healthy eating with

Raptors and reindeer and whiskers on kittens...

I caught up with Santa's helper, Col. Terry Scott, 3rd Operations Group deputy commander, and got an inside scoop on Santa and the F-22 Raptor. SSgt. Zachary Wolf: How did you become Santa's helper? Col. Terry Scott: As you know Santa is very busy this time of year; he gave me a call and asked if I

AF instant messengers shutting down

The Air Force will shut down the Air Force Instant Messenger and Friends and Family Instant Messenger services by Dec. 31. AFIM and FFIM are collaborative tools available on the Air Force Portal. AFIM is used by Air Force Portal users to chat with each other. FFIM is a subset of AFIM that allowed AF

NASA seeking astronaut candidates

NASA is accepting applications for astronaut candidates via the USAJobs website, through Jan. 12, 2012, Air Force Personnel Center officials announced."Applicants who submit an application through the USAJobs site, must also do a separate application for the Air Force nomination board," said Howard

Air Force Week in Photos

This week's photos feature Airmen around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.View the slideshow.

Healthy Holiday Recipes

'Tis the season to be jolly, but eating in an unhealthy way during the holidays could lead to an expanding waistline for the new year. The Health and Wellness Center here has provided some tips and healthy recipe ideas. "Healthy eating habits should be maintained through the whole year," said

AFSPC holiday message

As we come to the end of 2011, and as I approach the close of my first year in command of AF Space Command, I'd like you to join me in reflecting on the events of this last year. As a Command, we can--and should--take pride in how much you have accomplished in 2011. Our cyber capabilities are

Caroling on, saxophone quartet plays Christmas songs