Air Force training records go digital

Air Force officials are fielding two systems currently available through the Air Force Portal that make it easier to keep on-the-job training records up-to-date, saving time and money. Each Airman's Air Force Specialty Code will determine if their records will be maintained in one of these two

Team V member wins space achievement award

It gives me great pleasure to announce 1st Lt. Anna Gunn-Golkin, 1st Air and Space Test Squadron, as winner of a Stellar Award from the Rotary National Award for Space Achievement, Early Career Category! This prestigious award is a testament to the professionalism and dedication of Lieutenant

Qualified Airmen can request Afghan, Iraq campaign medal stars

A recent memorandum from the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense provides guidance on the wear of campaign stars on both Afghanistan and Iraq campaign medals. The campaign stars recognize service members for participating in designated campaign phases within the areas of responsibility for both

Paying homage

The contributions of America's Airmen

Secretary of the Air Force Michael W. Wynne and Chief of Staff of the Air Force T. Michael Moseley have issued the following letter highlighting the contributions of America's Airmen: Airmen, This past Monday, the Secretary of Defense delivered an address at Maxwell AFB to the students of our Air

Airman's Roll Call focuses on SERE 100

This week's Airman's Roll Call reminds Airmen that as warriors, they may fill non-traditional roles in dangerous environments. To ensure Airmen are equipped for the challenges they face on today's battlefield, Air Force leaders are broadening the focus of survival, evasion, resistance and escape

Comptroller member wins AFSPC supervisor award

It gives me great pleasure to announce Mr. Steven Kam, 30th Comptroller Squadron, as the Air Force Space Command's Financial Management and Comptroller 1Q08 Civilian, Category II Supervisor Award winner! This prestigious award is a testament to the professionalism and dedication of Mr. Kam. His

Deployment tips for less stress

Servicemembers and their families can meet deployment-related challenges and transitions through resources available from TRICARE, the Military Health System and TriWest Healthcare Alliance. TRICARE Prime beneficiaries do not need a referral for the first eight routine outpatient behavioral health

Shoplifting, resulting costs to military community up in ‘07

Despite upgraded camera systems with DVR capability, educational campaigns focused on the consequences of stealing and a 2002 amendment allowing federal retailers to pursue losses and administrative costs related to shoplifting, theft at base exchanges and post exchanges rose last year, from 7,542

Federal employees must follow political activities guidelines

The election season is in high gear, and it promises to be very exciting right up to the Nov. 4 General Election. Federal employees - both uniformed and civil service -- can take part in the political process. However, there are specific laws and regulations governing what federal employees can and