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  • Morin talks sequestration, near-term budget actions

    The acting under secretary of the Air Force described how the nation's fiscal challenges are affecting the service to a group of civic and industry leaders in Arlington, Va., Jan. 15.Dr. Jamie Morin spoke to members of industry, the Air Force, the Air Force Association and media as part of AFA's

  • AIRMAN magazine needs military brat stories

    Are you a military brat?AIRMAN magazine is working on a feature to highlight past and present military children and is looking for a few good 'brats' to share their story. "Our goal is to create a product that provides a window into the life of a military child," said Preston Keres, the AIRMAN

  • Interactive benefits phone system deactivates

    The interactive voice response system that enabled civilian employees to accomplish some benefits-related actions will be deactivated Jan. 31, Air Force Personnel Center officials said."Low usage and high maintenance costs resulted in the decision to deactivate the system, but the benefits team is

  • 'Soar into Shape' is around the corner at Grand Forks AFB

    After last year's challenge saw participants drop nearly 1,000 combined pounds, the highly motivational "Soar into Shape" is gearing up for another go-round with initial registration set to begin early February.The competition, co-hosted by the base Health and Wellness Center and Fitness Center, is

  • Eagle Eyes: Watch, Report and Protect

    As a result of the Sept. 11 terror attacks in 2001, the Air Force implemented an anti-terrorism program called "Eagle Eyes," to educate people on observable activities and what to do if they see something suspicious."The Eagle Eyes program teaches people about the typical activities terrorists

  • AF implements non-volunteer MTI selection process

    Technical sergeants and master sergeants who meet qualification requirements may be non-voluntarily selected for military training instructor duty, Air Force Personnel Center officials said."Low MTI manning levels in 2003 resulted in non-volunteer selections, so this decision is not without

  • GI Bill education transfer incurs 4 years for all Airmen

    When initially implemented, the Post-9/11 GI Bill education transfer program was phased in to enable Airmen nearing retirement to accept a 1-, 2-, or 3-year active-duty service commitment. That phase-in period expired July 31, 2012 and all active-duty Airmen now incur a 4-year ADSC, said Bruce

  • Hazardous weather closures through Jan. 14

    Due to hazardous weather conditions, the following 319th Force Support Squadron Facilities will be closed until Monday, Jan. 14, unless otherwise noted:Arts & CraftsAuto SkillsNorthern Lights ClubBase LibraryTheatreLiberty SquareBowling Center (closed until Tuesday, Jan. 15)(Courtesy of the 319th

  • Air Force announces KC-46A candidate bases

    The Air Force announced Altus Air Force Base, Okla. and McConnell AFB, Kan., as candidate bases for the KC-46A formal training unit (FTU) today. Altus AFB, Fairchild AFB, Wash., Grand Forks AFB, N.D., and McConnell AFB, are candidate bases for the first active-duty led KC-46A main operating base