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  • What's the difference between an M.D. and a D.O?

    Have you ever been searching for a doctor, and found one labeled as an "M.D.," while another is listed as a "D.O.?"You may have wondered what this means. Well, here's the answer.There are two basic types of medical schools: Allopathic schools and Osteopathic schools. Doctors who attend the

  • Saluting an officer, wife from 8000+ miles

    One Air Force couple put modern technology to work to help keep military tradition alive during a ceremony earlier this month.Shortly after being commissioned as a second lieutenant on Feb. 2, Donna Tluczek received her first salute from her husband, Tech. Sgt. Pawel Tluczek.But because he's

  • Air Force announces first female four-star general nominee

    President Barack Obama nominated Air Force Lt. Gen. Janet Wolfenbarger for promotion Feb. 6, which, pending Senate approval, would make her the first female four-star general in Air Force history.Wolfenbarger currently serves as the military deputy in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air

  • Fiscal austerity requires leveraging 'total force'

    In wartime and peacetime, the total force construct is virtually seamless, with Guardsmen and Reserve service members who are indistinguishable from their active-component peers. Our recent air operations in Libya are but the latest example.The ability of our Guardsmen and Reservists to deploy on

  • Air Force announces force structure overview for FY 13 and beyond

    Air Force officials announced proposed force structure changes which support the new DoD strategic guidance retiring 286 aircraft over the next five years, including 227 in fiscal year 13.According to Secretary of the Air Force, Michael Donley, the Air Force is shaping itself for future challenges

  • Grand Forks to host Military Saves Week

    The Airman and Family Readiness Center at Grand Forks Air Force Base is scheduled to host several events in observance of this year's Military Saves Week."It's a good way for people to start to take control of their finances," said Thomas R. Slaughter, with the center.The events are open to the

  • Air Force leaders publish new strategy document

    Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz released the 'Air Force Priorities for a New Strategy with Constrained Budgets' white paper Feb 1."The Air Force has made the hard choices to closely align with the new strategic guidance in our FY13 budget

  • The Judge’s Bench: January UCMJ actions

    The following members of the 319th Air Base Wing were punished under the Uniform Code of Military Justice in January 2012:Nonjudicial Punishment Actions· A technical sergeant from the 319th Civil Engineering Squadron received an Article 15 for driving while drunk. The following punishment was