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  • Commentary: The long road to CCAF

    One of the first conversations I had with Airmen when I arrived at my first duty station was centered on how I couldn't earn a Community College of the Air Force degree. To say I was angry would be an understatement.When I joined the Air Force Jan. 13, 2009, I was automatically enrolled into the

  • Fuel for the future

    As of May 15, 2012, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., is one of the first bases to switch from military-grade JP-8 fuel to commercial jet fuel known as Jet-A, saving money without sacrificing the quality or performance of the aircraft.Jet-A fuel is two cents cheaper per gallon than JP-8 fuel, and is

  • Plan ahead, beat the odds

    As the first official day of summer kicked off June 20, Air Combat Command has important safety tips for planning summer travel.Proper planning and preparation can help keep Airmen and their families safe during their summer trips and help beat the odds of becoming another statistic."The Air Force

  • Wisconsin National Guard's CERFP ready for duty

    The Wisconsin National Guard now has a certified resource to call upon in the event of a natural or man-made disaster in the state. About 150 Soldiers and Airmen of Wisconsin's Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear High Explosive (CBRNE) Enhanced Response Force Package, or CERFP, trained June

  • Commentary: A Cautionary Note - Social Networking Sites and User Opinions

    Sarcasm is wasted on the internet. This is something we must keep in mind when we are using the internet, especially when we are doing so from home and are using sites such as facebook, Twitter and MySpace. It is important to bear in mind that anything said on a public or private chat forum,

  • Commentary: The greatest gift: a blood donation through an Airman's eyes

    "Your blood donation is a precious gift of life." These words stood out as I read the preliminary donation guidelines every donor must look over prior to giving blood. It resonated deeply with me as I sat at the Langley Air Force Base Chapel Annex building on a recent muggy afternoon. I have always

  • Cell Phone Users Will Begin Receiving Weather Warnings

    Some cell phone users will begin receiving tornado warnings and other weather emergency notifications on their cell phones beginning next week as part of a national program to expand public warning capabilities.Under the Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) system, the National Weather Services will send

  • Leaders speak at renewable energy industry day event

    Military and industry leaders gathered for the annual Renewable Energy Industry Day to discuss opportunities for public-private collaboration to meet the military's energy needs June 12 in Arlington, Va.While making the event's opening remarks, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force Installations,

  • Panetta Calls for Leadership on Suicide Prevention

    Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta, in an internal memo written last month, addressed the issue of military suicides, calling it one of the most complex and urgent problems facing the department, a Pentagon spokesman said June 8.In a briefing with reporters, Navy Capt. John Kirby confirmed the