AETC announces 2009 Air University faculty, "Blue Dart" writers

Air Education and Training Command officials awarded Air University's best faculty members and "Blue Dart" writers for 2009 May 22 at Maxwell Air Force Base's Air War College.Gen. Stephen R. Lorenz, AETC commander and former Air University commander, presented the AETC Educator of the Year awards,

FY10 budget offers civilian plus ups

Five new 71st Flying Training Wing commander's support staff positions will be available to civilians effective Oct. 1 thanks to a new Air Force-wide program. Based on the Fiscal Year 2010 budget, a total of 1,200 such civilian positions were approved to assist Air Force squadron commanders.

Preparing Airmen to survive, thrive during deployments

Deploying into harm's way is serious business. Preparing Vance Airmen for deployment is a business Calvin Miller takes very seriously. "We send out an average of 80 to 100 people a year," said Mr. Miller, Vance installation deployment officer since moving here in July from Mountain Home AFB, Idaho.

AETC awards top SERE specialists for 2008

Air Education and Training Command officials recently announced the 2008 Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape Specialists of the Year award winners. These individuals will now participate at the Air Force level of competition. Senior noncommissioned officer (Tier 1) Master Sgt. R. C. DeLano,

AETC announces best 2008 aerospace control and warning operators

Air Education and Training Command officials recently announced the 2008 Aerospace Control and Warning Operators of the Year award winners. These individuals will now participate at the Air Force level of competition. Senior noncommissioned officer category Master Sgt. Roger C. Thornton, 325th Air

Changing careers and lives

When the measuring tape circling his midsection read 44 inches, Tech. Sgt. T.J. Sinclair, 54th Air Refueling Squadron flight training instructor, knew something had to be done. With his annual fitness test looming just a couple months in the future, Sergeant Sinclair needed results, and he needed

Airmen honored for heroic life-saving efforts

The Altus Fraternal Order of Police honored two Airmen during a ceremony at the City Park May 22 for saving a local police officer from certain death. Staff Sgt. Matthew Treadwell, 97th Security Forces Squadron Combat Arms noncommissioned officer in charge, and Special Agent Ross Bergstresser, Air

Air University commander talks education, training

The general in charge of the Air Force's Air University recently visited Columbus Air Force Base on May 15 to talk about Air Force education and training. Lt. Gen. Allen Peck, Air University commander at Maxwell AFB, Ala., talked about successes and challenges in education and the future of

Sharpshooters hit their mark

Air Force tests new constant pressure fuel structure

The Air Force officially began its tests of a 50-50 mixture of synthetic and JP-8 fuels in a Type 3 constant pressure fuel hydrant system May 18 at Sheppard's 364th Training Squadron. Fuel tankers arrived at Sheppard May 17 to unload 113,000 gallons of fuel, including five trucks with 100 percent