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  • Top-notch maintenance siblings stationed here

    Although they are not twins, people often confuse Tech. Sgt. Poun Thies, 61st Aircraft Maintenance Unit assistant Noncommissioned Oficer in charge of aircraft section, for his brother, Tech. Sgt. David Thies, 56th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron flightline expeditor, and vice-versa.It's pretty easy to

  • Luke maintainer named 2009 AF crew chief of year

    Staff Sgt. Damon Thurman, 56th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Quality Assurance inspector, won the 2009 Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Thomas N. Barnes Award which names the Air Force crew chief of the year. He will be formally recognized at the Air Force Association National Convention Sept. 13

  • Luke combatives training underway

    Grass stained Airman Battle Uniform trousers and blouses darkened with sweat are standard attire. Football helmets, pugil sticks, and pads almost three-feet tall by six-inches deep designed to absorb punches and kicks are tools of the trade. And they are lucky, it is only 75 degrees outside. Twelve

  • Lackland SARC earns top award

    The Lackland sexual assault response coordinator was recognized as the best in the Air Force for 2009 during a Department of Defense awards ceremony April 9 in Washington, D.C.Dr. Charlotte Moerbe, Lackland's Sexual Assault Prevention and Outreach program director, and the other service winners were

  • Traffic safety manager wins Air Force award

    The Lackland traffic safety program manager will compete against other services for a national federal employee award after being selected the 2009 Air Force winner in traffic safety and accident prevention.Bill James, 502nd Air Base Wing Operating Location Alpha, traffic safety program manager, is

  • Child development program best in Air Force

    The Lackland child development program was named best in the Air Force for the second year in a row."It was a pleasant surprise," said Deb Willey, 802nd Force Support Squadron, Airman and Family Services flight chief. "There are a lot of good programs in the Air Force and to be recognized at that

  • Is your vRED up to date?

    The Virtual Record of Emergency Data, or Department of Defense form 93, is probably the most important document in a military record.The vRed provides information on a member's primary next-of-kin, secondary NOK, and other persons to notify in case of death, injury or emergency.

  • Keesler hosts command leadership

    Keesler personnel stepped up last week as they hosted Air Education and Training Command's commanders and senior leaders for a conference.Gen. Stephen R. Lorenz, AETC commander, explained why the 118 conference attendees and support staff were at Keesler, March 29 through April 1. "Commanders'

  • Leave en route policy change benefits Airmen

    Some Airmen will now have the opportunity to take leave en route within the continental United States when they return home, or redeploy, from the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. This change can save Airmen significant time and travel-associated costs, and provide them an opportunity to