Education center offers AFIT distant learning broadcasts

The Vandenberg Education Center will offer Air Force Institute of Technology distant learning broadcast training courses here May 3 - 7 and May 17 - 21. Distant learning courses are tools the Air Force uses to allow its personnel to attend training while avoiding the burden of temporary duty

AAFES looking for story submissions

They say that a picture is worth 1,000 words, but a mere 50 describing a picture could fetch a digital camera and a $500 shopping spree in the Army & Air Force Exchange Service's latest contest.Authorized exchange shoppers can send a photo and story of their military service, either active-duty or

Official offers tax guidance as deadline looms

With the April 15 tax deadline around the corner, a defense official has offered guidance on how troops can file their returns, and reminded servicemembers to submit their forms on time. Servicemembers have two options for filing: they either can seek advice from a legal assistance office on their

VA health information technology improves quality of health care while reducing costs

The Department of Veterans Affairs has shown that health information technology provides improved quality of health care and substantial cost savings, according to a study in the public health journal Health Affairs. The use of technology lowered costs while producing improvements in quality, safety

AF announces Safety Award winners

Team, it is with great pride that I announce our winners of the 2009 Air Force Safety Awards. Please join me in congratulating the individual and unit below:Air Force Space Safety Outstanding Achievement Award: Mr. Jeffrey Claxton, 30th Space Wing SafetyMissile Safety Plaque: 30th Space

Winners of 2009 AF Communication and Information Awards announced

Team, it is with great pride that I announce our winners of the 2009 Air Force Communications and Information Awards. Please join me in congratulating the individuals below:Outstanding Information Management Senior NCO: Master Sgt. Christina Tilton, 30th Space Wing Outstanding Information Management

Leave en route policy change benefits Airmen

Some Airmen will now have the opportunity to take leave en route within the continental United States when they return home, or redeploy, from the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. This change can save Airmen significant time and travel-associated costs, as well as provide them an

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Original song competition at MyAirForceLife.com

More than 70 years ago, Capt. Robert MacArthur Crawford, an Airman with the Army Air Corps, won an original song competition that eventually became the official song for the U.S. Air Force. Captain Crawford wrote the lyrics and music to "Off We Go Into the Wild Blue Yonder."Starting April 5 through

General Schwartz releases 2010 CSAF Reading List

The Air Force chief of staff announced his latest CSAF reading list April 1. "I am pleased to announce my 2010 reading list, which provides valuable ways for all Airmen to further their professional education and augment their leadership skills," Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz said.