Oct. 30, 2007

Web tool lets Airmen build online career path

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. (AFPN) — An Air Force officer's career goals now get broader exposure and move more efficiently through routing thanks to last month's launch of the Airman Development Plan capability, developed by 554th Electronic Systems Group officials and available now through the Virtual Personnel Services Center. "Bringing this capability to pass wasn't an easy road,

Oct. 30, 2007

Oct. 22 airpower summary: Tankers give gas to go

SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFPN) — Coalition airpower integrated with coalition ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan during operations Oct. 22, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here. In Afghanistan, a Royal Air Force GR-7 Harrier launched an enhanced Paveway II munition against a compound harboring

Oct. 30, 2007

Open season begins Nov. 12 for civilian benefits programs

RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas (AFPN) — Office of Personnel Management officials have announced an open season will be held Nov. 12 through Dec. 10 for three civilian benefit programs. The three programs are the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program, the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program, and the Federal Flexible Spending Account Program. Federal Employees Health

Oct. 30, 2007

Air Force leaders testify on strategic, budget initiatives

WASHINGTON (AFPN) — People, equipment and money were the main topics Oct. 24 when the secretary of the Air Force and the chief of staff testified before the House Armed Services Committee. Secretary Michael W. Wynne and Gen. T. Michael Moseley answered questions from the committee about warfighting resources required for today and the future. "While we're fighting the

Oct. 30, 2007

Officials offer programs for domestic violence awareness

WASHINGTON (AFPN) — While stress is not the sole cause, it can be a major contributor to domestic violence among Air Force members and their families, according to Air Force family advocacy experts. In 2006, there were 3,914 reports of domestic abuse involving Airmen as either the victim or offender. Of those, 50 percent met Air Force criteria for maltreatment of a

Oct. 30, 2007

'Perspective' focuses on family

SAN ANTONIO (AFPN) — In his latest "Enlisted Perspective," the Air Force's top enlisted Airman focuses on the Air Force family and National Military Family Month. "Serving our nation takes desire, dedication and determination," Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Rodney J. McKinley said. "Our families then go above and beyond and provide inspiration, comfort and

Oct. 25, 2007

Total Force in action; Air Force Reserve teams with Hawaii Air Guard

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — In the true spirit of the concept, "one team, one fight," the 940th Maintenance Group, from Beale Air Force Base, Calif., teamed up with the 154th Maintenance Squadron, at Hickam AFB, Hawaii, Sept. 14-28, 2007, helping to keep their planes flying. The 154th MXS is part of the Hawaii Air National Guard, with close to 1,500 members assigned to Hickam

Oct. 24, 2007

940th ARW civilian wins Team Beale award

Oct. 12, 2007

Beale AF Reserve recruiters make annual goal

Oct. 12, 2007

940th ARW welcomes October newcomers

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — The 940th Air Refueling Wing welcomes the newest members of the team: Tech. Sgt. Erica M. Bair, 940th Aerospace Medicine FlightTech. Sgt. Dorian C. Banks, 940th Mission Support FlightAirman Crystal D. Bryant, 940th Civil Engineer SquadronLt. Col. Kenneth M. Chappelle, Detachment 2, 10th Air ForceSenior Airman Tyler N. Charles, 940 CES Staff Sgt.