Jan. 6, 2012 Rules restrict political activity by DOD personnel With election activity steadily picking up, defense officials are in the process of issuing regular election-year guidance to remind military and Defense Department civilians that they're subject to rules regulating their involvement in political activities.This issue -- one the department regularly
Jan. 5, 2012 445th Airlift Wing reservists visit TAC Enterprises employees Col. Stephen Goeman, 445th Airlift Wing commander, had the opportunity to tour and meet with employees of TAC Enterprises, Springfield, Ohio, Dec. 19. TAC Enterprises is a not for profit organization that provides life skills, meaningful employment and housing connections to enhance the lives of
Jan. 4, 2012 Defense bill authorizes pay raise and new mobilization rules When President Barack Obama signed the 2012 National Defense Authorization Act on Dec. 31, 2011, he enacted new laws on military pay and mobilization. These laws start the New Year with the Defense Appropriation Bill that the president signed on Dec. 23, which provides $5.2 billion for the Air Force
Dec. 30, 2011 Airmen, mini C-17 support AF Falcons Despite frigid temperatures and a winter rainstorm stretching from Joint Base Charleston, S.C. to Washington, D.C., nothing was going to stop the mini C-17 Globemaster III and its team from their mission at the 2011 Military Bowl at Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Wednesday Dec. 28. Reservists
Dec. 30, 2011 KC-135 engine wash initiative could reduce fuel, maintenance costs During the first week of November, 11 of the 916th Air Refueling Wing's 16 KC-135R Stratotankers were given a proverbial scrub behind the ears when their F108 engines were cleaned with a new water-wash process here.According to Charles Darnell, lead engine manager with the Oklahoma City Air
Dec. 28, 2011 Warrior spirit restores stolen Christmas Christmas spirit was stolen away from a deployed Airman serving in Afghanistan when his home in south Florida was burglarized and all of his kids' Christmas presents taken from beneath the tree.As a combat-search-and-rescue helicopter crew chief, Staff Sergeant Kristopher Castillobrock, 920th Rescue
Dec. 28, 2011 Reserve Command announces new command chief Chief Master Sgt. Kathleen R. Buckner was selected for the Air Force Reserve Command's top enlisted position. Lt. Gen. Charles E. Stenner, Jr., chief of the Air Force Reserve and AFRC commander, made the selection Dec. 23. "We're looking forward to Chief Buckner coming on board and sharing her
Dec. 28, 2011 Missouri Reservists head to Afghanistan Approximately 130 Citizen Airmen from the 442nd Maintenance and Operations groups here deployed to Afghanistan today in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. The units maintain and operate the A-10 Thunderbolt II, which provides close air support to ground troops and is most notable for its
Dec. 27, 2011 315th Airlift Wing's C-17 Replica displayed at 2011 Military Bowl Joint Base Charleston's C-17 Globemaster III replica will be displayed for a national television audience at the 2011 Military Bowl, Washington, DC, on Dec. 28.The Military Bowl, benefiting the USO, will begin at 4:30 p.m. at RFK Stadium, featuring the Air Force Academy Falcons and the Toledo Mud
Dec. 26, 2011 Alamo Wing Santas deploy gifts to youths For the third consecutive year, 433rd Airlift Wing members have made some needy and deserving children in San Antonio happy at Christmas time. Alamo Wing Airmen donated 63 bikes to members of the San Antonio Boys & Girls Clubs Dec. 23. "Airmen from every squadron of the 433rd Airlift Wing donated