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  • Air Force officials reinforce tattoo, body alteration policy

    Air Force senior leaders here have taken steps to ensure Air Force dress and personal appearance standards are applied consistently across the service."It's about enforcing and maintaining Air Force standards," said Lt. Gen. Richard Y. Newton III, the deputy chief of staff for manpower and

  • 80th FTW awarded command chief position

    During an Air Force-wide review of all command chief master sergeant positions for fiscal year 2010, the 80th Flying Training Wing's current wing superintendent position was upgraded to the traditional top enlisted position for a wing.This new authorization aligns the 80th FTW with all other Air

  • Educators explore virtual reality as learning tool

    Some people teleported, others flew and some just walked into the holographic auditorium for the Global Learning Forum event held the evening of Nov. 19.Though they arrived by different means, everyone in attendance had one thing in common: they did not really exist. Neither did the lecture hall in

  • Remember Pearl Harbor Day

    Just after 7 a.m. on Dec. 7, 1941, a sleeping giant was woken, fresh off the heels of the worst financial times in American history. The Great Depression starved families, wore down the country's financial epicenter and depleted a military that, not long before the depression, helped win a great war

  • Wreaths Across America ceremonies honor veterans

    In what is now a holiday tradition, Civil Air Patrol is proud to partner with Wreaths Across America, a nonprofit organization that recognizes the courage and sacrifices of U.S. veterans."Our mission is to remember the fallen, honor those who serve and teach our children the value of freedom," said

  • 33rd FW Marines maintain combat readiness, build camaraderie

    Team Eglin warriors tested their mettle Nov. 25 during the Marines' Combat Fitness Test hosted by Marines from the 33rd Fighter Wing's 501st Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron. All Marines must pass this evaluation in addition to the standard physical fitness test."This is about combat

  • 33rd revs up for motorcycle sortie

    Bikers from the 33rd Fighter Wing found a creative way to combine vital training with a top priority of Air Force senior leadership, motorcycle safety. Fifteen men and women, who will be training pilots and maintainers for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, participated in a motorcycle ride designed to

  • USAFServices.com launches new Air Force community Web site

    Air Force officials launched a new Web site to meet social and informational needs of Airmen, civilians, retirees and their families.The entire Air Force family: all Airmen, married and single; spouses; children; Air Force civilians; and retirees are invited to logon to http://www.usafservices.com,

  • Navy captain awarded high military honors

    Navy Capt. Mike Saunders, 33rd Operations Group deputy commander, was presented the Defense Superior Service Medal Nov. 16 at the 33rd Fighter Wing."Only two individuals in the U.S. Strategic Command receive this decoration each year, which speaks volumes about Captain Saunders' leadership, talent