• Independence Day Holiday Message

    The Fourth of July is a day for all Americans to celebrate the freedoms that you as Air Mobility Command Airmen help provide. Independence Day carries a simple yet important message of freedom that continues to unite us in a call to service. It's the extraordinary efforts and sacrifices made every

  • Air Force takes steps against suicides

    The Air Force vice chief of staff testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee June 22 to address steps the service is taking to stem the rising suicide numbers. Gen. Carrol H. "Howie" Chandler, in testimony alongside the other service vice chiefs and the assistant commandant of the Marine

  • Opportunities exist for active-duty Airmen to become IMA Reservists

    Air Force Reserve Individual Mobilization Augmentee program officials are currently looking for Airmen from all career fields to fill worldwide taskings, according to a Reserve management group official. "Airmen who are leaving the active-duty force are encouraged to consider opportunities along the

  • AF accountability system proves vital during crises

    With hurricane season under way, the Air Force Personnel Accountability and Assessment System continues to help leaders take care of Airmen and their families affected by any natural disaster or crisis.Implemented in April 2009, AFPAAS aligns Air Force reporting with Department of Defense

  • Air Force civilians set for transition from NSPS to begin in July

    The majority of Air Force civilians will begin to transition from the National Security Personnel System to the General Schedule beginning July 4 and continuing through Sept. 12. Mandated by the Fiscal 2010 National Defense Authorization Act, the conversion to the GS by the end of this fiscal year

  • Services work to learn more about brain ailments, suicides

    Post-traumatic stress, traumatic brain injury and suicides among servicemembers are interrelated problems requiring holistic prevention methods and more scientific study, military leaders told a Senate panel June 22. "The reality is, the study of the brain is an emerging science, and there still is

  • Airmen paving the way to excellence

    Airmen from Team Travis have formed a group that's mission is helping Airmen pave a correct path to be successful in the Air Force.The Airmen Committed to Excellence organization informs Airmen about programs on base, education opportunities and changes in Air Force standards and

  • Applying for Air Force NAF jobs is going virtual

    A new centralized online tool is making it easier for job seekers to find and apply for federal careers in various nonappropriated fund activities, including Air Force clubs, golf courses, child development centers, youth centers, bowling centers and outdoor recreation centers. On May 24,

  • Core Values and wingman fitness

    Our Air Force core values can be applied to all facets of our lives, on and off duty. How can we apply them to fitness?Integrity first: During your last practice physical training test, were your "buddies" pulling a little too hard on that measuring tape? They're not doing you any favors -- the

  • Education not optional for today’s Airmen

    Contrary to popular belief, seeking education is not optional in today's Air Force. Academic responsibilities are clearly outlined in three different chapters of Air Force Instruction 36-2618. The guidance states that junior enlisted Airmen, noncommissioned officers and senior NCOs are to "pursue