General Feest explores the commitment to teamwork at Altus

Maj. Gen. Gregory Feest, 19th Air Force commander, spent two days recently with the men and women of Altus Air Force Base as part of a regular site visit. General Feest enjoyed breakfast and a question and answer session with Airmen at the Solar Inn dining facility, viewed and drove vehicles from

Air Force honors top recruiters for 2008

Fourteen Air Force recruiters were named tops in their field for fiscal 2008 by Air Force Recruiting Service. The Air Force Blue Suit recruiters for 2008 are: -- Master Sgt. Michael Kovach of the 333rd Recruiting Squadron at Melbourne, Fla. -- Master Sgt. William Malcolm of the 367th RCS at Colorado

Air Force recruiter stabbed in New York

An Air Force recruiter was stabbed outside her Harlem recruiting office Dec. 11 at about 12:45 p.m. in New York City. Staff Sgt. Sarah Charles, a recruiter with the 313th Recruiting Squadron, is currently in critical but stable condition. Sergeant Charles was talking with a potential applicant at

"Asking a fish to explain water," and other questions from the AETC Symposium

When Col. Brett Morris, director of research for the Air Command and Staff College at Maxwell Air Force Base, gives a presentation; he likes to open by provoking his audience. "I start by asking people, 'Can you explain American culture to me?'" he said. "It's like asking a fish to explain water;

NCO feedback requested for future assessments

Right now staff sergeants through chief master sergeants are encouraged to share feedback with the Air Force Occupational Measurement Squadron. This feedback will help the noncommissioned officers have a voice in his or her own career advancement. Input from the Military Knowledge and Testing

Huge SAMMC construction project breaks ground

Military leaders, construction officials and wounded warriors joined together Dec. 8 to break ground for the historic start of construction on the San Antonio Military Medical Center, a $724 million construction and renovation project at Brooke Army and Wilford Hall Medical Centers. The

Air Force radio show features Faith Hill

The 2008 "Red, White and Air Force Blue Christmas" radio special featuring country music's multi-award winning artist Faith Hill arrives this week at more than 3,300 country music radio stations across the nation. In its 14th year, the radio special includes a selection of holiday classics from Mrs.

Air Force announces OTS selection board 09OT01 results

A total of 223 men and women from across America have earned an opportunity to become Air Force leaders following their selection for an officer's commission. Air Force Recruiting Service officials considered 474 applications as part of Officer Training School Selection Board 09OT01, which selected

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Innovation leads to safe maintenance, increased production

The ingenuity and expertise of the 97th Maintenance Directorate, or A-TEAM, has paid huge dividends. Two jet engine mechanics, with the help of an independent contractor, designed and created engine maintenance stands specifically intended for C-17 aircraft. After only a year of use, the stands