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  • Army, Air Force leaders examine in-lieu-of training

    More than 40 functional experts met here recently to formulate solutions to challenges and validate training and equipment requirements for Airmen performing Army missions. Second Air Force hosted the first In-Lieu-of Training and Equipment Review Board, bringing together leaders from Air Force

  • Altus AFB conducts Easter sunrise service in C-5

    Two hundred early risers attended the Altus Air Force Base Easter Sunrise Service, April 8, in a C-5A Galaxy with the open ramp turned toward the rising sun. The participants braved 35-degree morning temperature to participate in the annual event. This is the last year for the event in a Galaxy, as

  • Report on civilian's death released

    The Air Force released, April 9, a report of investigation into the January 16, 2007, death of Paul F. Hammond Jr., citing the cause of death as accidental. Mr. Hammond was assigned to the 97th Air Mobility Wing's Maintenance Directorate as a KC-135 crew chief at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. While

  • Recruiting couple vows to make 333rd RCS officer accessions best in service

    It's not uncommon to hear of two military members being married together or being assigned to the same squadron. However, you seldom hear of a married couple working together in the same office. For one 333rd Recruiting Squadron couple, this is their everyday life. Master Sgt. Bryan and Tech. Sgt.

  • Lackland OSC hosts well-known 'hints diva' during joint luncheon

    She is known as the queen of household hints, but when Heloise visited Lackland AFB last week she was not dishing out advice about removing stains. Instead, she shared some personal stories about her life growing up in the Air Force. Heloise was the keynote speaker at the Joint Services Luncheon

  • Expert shares secrets with future military millionaires

    Fear is the No. 1 reason most Americans never reach their financial goals, according to a financial expert who spoke with the military community March 30 at Lackland AFB. "Financial success is not determined by how much money you make. It is determined by how much courage you have," Kelvin Boston

  • Understanding severe storms, safety important during spring, summer months

    As spring gets into full swing and with summer right around the corner, residents should be aware of severe weather that can occur.  As cold and hot air collide, the recipe for severe weather is in place. Hazardous weather can spring up at a moment's notice. to affect outdoor plans and should be

  • International program stays on course with ENJJPT 2008

    The world's only flying training program run by multiple nations completed their weeklong discussion and looked to continue along the path of the Euro-Nato Joint Jet Pilot Training Program Steering Committee's 2008 plan-a plan that included a change in syllabus, airframes and entry and exit points

  • AETC announces top Airmen

    Air Education and Training Command has announced its top Airmen of 2006. The winners were chosen from among 25 nominees identified by leadership at their home stations as the best professionals in their categories. "As the first command, we recruit, educate and train America's Airmen," said Chief

  • Air Force announces change to promotion study materials

    The Air Force made major changes to the materials enlisted members use for reference and studying for promotion. The new guide, called the Professional Development Guide, replaces both the Promotion Fitness Examination and U.S. Air Force Supervisory Examination Study Guides -- officially known as