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  • Enlisted force development initiatives approved

    The Force Management and Development Council members approved an initiative that will change the way the Air Force grows the next generation of senior enlisted leaders. The initiative originated with the Enlisted Force Development Panel and will enable the enlisted force to move forward in

  • AF releases lieutenant colonel promotion list

    The Air Force recently announced its list for those promoted to lieutenant colonel.The majors from here who have been selected for promotion to lieutenant colonel are:-Maj. Elwood Henry, 20th Civil Engineer Squadron-Maj. John Vickery, 20th Communications Squadron-Maj. Simon Scoggins, 20th

  • AF releases staff sergeant promotion list

    The Air Force recently announced its list for those promoted to staff sergeant.The senior airmen from here who have been promoted are:From the 20th Aerospace Medicine Squadron-Amanda Burns-Marion Franco-Svetlana Z. PsareasFrom the 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron-John Ackerman-Alexander

  • Social media opens whole, new world of security issues

    With the opening of access to social media websites such as Facebook and Twitter, and their popularity among younger Airmen, a host of new problems and dangers are popping up, Air Force officials warn.According to the FBI, fraudsters continue to hijack accounts on social networking sites and spread

  • Why walk 10 miles to repair an engine?

    The propulsion flight from the 20th Component Maintenance Squadron participated in a recent AFSO21 event to reorganize the F-16's F-110 engine intermediate maintenance section. Among other resulting improvements, according to participant Senior Airman Bobbie Clark, 20th CMS, total travel time for

  • Language program application deadline nears

    Air Force officials are accepting application packages through Sept. 13 for officers interested in participating in the Language Enabled Airman Program, which offers an opportunity to develop a foreign language skill throughout an Airman's career.Launched earlier this year by Air Force Culture and

  • Child care fees change to maintain quality services

    The Defense Department is adjusting its child care fees, adding categories for its highest income earners, to compensate for six years without fee range increases, Pentagon officials announced July 30.The department's Military and Community Family Policy Office has added three categories to the top

  • Shaw firefighters place at national competition

    Seven firefighters from Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. competed in the Scott Firefighter Combat Challenge here Aug. 14-15. The team placed 11th out of 138 teams and it qualified them for the world championship for the first time.The Team Shaw competitors were Staff Sgt. Steven Thomas, 20th Civil Engineer

  • Third Army emphasizing families

    With the transition to Shaw underway, Third Army/U.S. Army Central held its first Family Readiness Group meeting at the Carolina Skies Club here, Aug. 19. Establishing a firm foundation for the FRG program at Shaw will ensure families receive the support needed as the command makes its move over the

  • Ninth Air Force welcomes new commander

    Maj. Gen. Stephen Hoog took command of Ninth Air Force from Maj. Gen. William Holland during an official change of command ceremony here Aug. 17.General Hoog is the second commander to take the Ninth Air Force helm since the organization's activation Aug. 5, 2009. "He is a man who really pays