German Tornadoes vs U.S. F-16s

Fitness Management System off limits in July

The 2010 Air Force Fitness changes will be implemented in the Air Force Fitness Management System July 1. Because of this change, system user maintenance will be preformed July 1-9, and Air Force Personnel Center representatives are asking that only people designated as "Super Users" and "Fitness

AETC commander to 'tweet'

The commander of Air Education and Training Command begins using Twitter to communicate to internal and external audiences July 1.Gen. Stephen R. Lorenz will "tweet" via the username "AETCBoss" on the social media micro-blog site to provide updates about the command, details about his activities as

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Damaged household goods don't have to be a hassle

To complete the Air Force mission, Airmen must constantly relocate. This can sometimes be a hassle. The base Legal Office can help Airmen who need information concerning damages to their household goods during government paid shipment and other property damage. Any deliveries of damaged household

Wilford Hall conducts study to reduce premature births

A research program is under way at Wilford Hall Medical Center to test the effectiveness of an investigational drug to reduce preterm delivery in women.Lt. Col. (Dr.) Andrea Shields, 59th Maternal/Child Care Squadron, maternal-fetal medicine specialist, along with investigators from eight other

Education center saves Air Force time, money

Success and savings on national testing at the Lackland AFB Education Center are forming a program model for the Air Force.A partnership between Lackland and the San Antonio branch of Wayland Baptist University last December computerized the testing program that is taking the national testing center

PCSing with pets: tips to choosing the right flight

Pets are an important part of the family making the move with you to new duty stations, but what's the best way to get them there? Some members moving to a new duty station get an opportunity to choose between traveling with Air Mobility Command or on commercial airlines. Here are some tips when

Eyes see danger

When Airman deploy, they must stay vigilant at all times, relying greatly on sight. Sheppard AFB is home to a course that teaches Airmen how to care for fellow Airmens's eyes to maintain good health and mission readiness. Airmen in the Optometry and Ophthalmology course receive more than 450 hours

Altus AFB civil engineers create conservation system

The 97th Civil Engineer Squadron, the "Dirt Boys" of the Horizontal Construction shop, are dedicated to keeping the environment clean and healthy, recently improving a conservation system that traps contaminated water on base for mitigation and disposal."(It's) worth every penny in so many ways to