Nov. 13, 2013

'I will die before I give up' : ACC Commander vows deploying Airmen will remain trained, equipped

KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, Afghanistan — The Commander of Air Combat Command visited Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Nov. 8, 2013, to meet with Airmen and leadership during a tour of the Southwest Asia Area of Responsibility.Gen. Mike Hostage said understanding the conditions and expectations of the Airmen here will help to ensure training standards continue to prepare Airmen to meet all

Nov. 6, 2013

In-house evaluation helps Reserve recruiters find right person for the job

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — Active duty Air Force recruiters began offering applicants an unproctored online version of the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, Nov. 1, 2013.The new Pre-screening, internet-delivered Computer Adaptive Test (PiCAT) is a practice test for the ASVAB, the comprehensive exam used by all branches of the military to get a general idea of an

Oct. 31, 2013

Leaders advise against merging Guard, Reserve

WASHINGTON (AFNS) — Air Force Reserve leaders told members of the National Commission on the Structure of the Air Force that merging the Air Force Reserve with the Air National Guard would create little value and cause numerous adverse impacts - detracting from the broader goal of improving the Air Force structure.Appointed by the fiscal 2013 National Defense

Oct. 27, 2013

Air Force Reserve Command activates intelligence squadron

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — Air Force Reserve Command's 10th Air Force activated the 38th Intelligence Squadron, Beale Air Force Base, Calif. during a ceremony October 26.The 38th is one of several new intelligence squadrons standing up under the 655th Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance Group, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, as part of the AFRC's latest reserve Intel

Oct. 23, 2013

Beale reservists form nonprofit to help injured veterans

Lincoln Calif. — Patriots Honor, a nonprofit organization created by members of the 13th Reconnaissance Squadron, Beale Air Force Base Calif., held its inaugural golf tournament at Lincoln Hills Golf Course, Oct 18. 940th Wing leadership, along with former National Football League players, Medal of Honor recipient James Taylor, veterans and civic leaders

Oct. 9, 2013

Government shutdown: Frequently Asked Questions

WASHINGTON (AFNS) — Below are frequently asked questions about the current government shutdown. Do you have questions you need answered in regard to the government shutdown and its impact on the Air Force? Post them in the comments below. We will research and try to find the answer(s) for you and respond to the post(s) here. Government Shutdown Frequently Asked

Oct. 7, 2013

Hagel Announces Recall of Most Defense Department Civilians

WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel announced today he is recalling most of the Defense Department civilians who were placed on furlough as a result of the government shutdown which began Oct. 1."Today, I am announcing that most DOD civilians placed on emergency furlough during the government shutdown will be asked to return to work beginning next week,"

Oct. 7, 2013

Most AF civilians to return to work

WASHINGTON (AFNS) — In accordance with a memo Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel released Oct. 5, the Air Force will recall most of the nearly 104,000 Air Force civilian Airmen placed on emergency furlough due to government shutdown. However, a significant number will not yet be able to return.In his memo, Hagel stated that immediately after President Barack Obama signed

Sept. 30, 2013

DOD spells out closure contingency plan guidance

WASHINGTON — DOD officials today issued guidance to the force in the event appropriations lapse Oct. 1 and a government shutdown results. Officials emphasize they still hope Congress can avoid that but say it is prudent to take such steps.The eight-page document gives basic guidance to commanders and directors on how to handle everything from personnel matters

Sept. 25, 2013

Community scores with Beale reservist's passion for hockey

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — Growing up in the Pacific Northwest, Maj. Chris Cheshire played a lot of hockey. As a youngster, the 940th Wing reservist was a member of the 1996 Oregon State Champion Roller Hockey team and played ice and roller hockey with such future National Hockey League stars as Paul Gaustad, Brenden Marrow, Marian Hossa and Jason Labarbera."As I moved up in