• Ever considered separating early

    The Air Force is allowing Airmen who have an interest in separating early and finishing their contract in the Air Force Reserves. A briefing will be held Jan. 19 at 1 p.m. in building 7234, room 310, located at 397 3rd Street. The minimum amount of time to serve in the Reserve will be one year. For

  • Air Force officials caution against geotags, location-based services

    Social media offers many Airmen another way to keep in touch with colleagues, friends and family, but users need to be aware of the risks associated with technical tools that help them share information, officials said Jan. 7. As more Airmen and their family members use smartphones to take pictures

  • Air Force officials announce formal officer cross-flow program

    In an effort to balance officer skills across the active-duty component, the Air Force will offer cross-flow options for nonrated line officers in specified career fields, officials said here Jan 7. The nonrated officer cross-flow program is being announced as part of the fiscal 2011 Force

  • Joseph Jeu selected next DeCA director

    Joseph H. Jeu, a member of the Senior Executive Service, has been selected as the new director and CEO of the Defense Commissary Agency. His appointment was effective Jan. 3.Jeu comes to DeCA from the U.S. General Services Administration, where he was the assistant commissioner for general supplies

  • Secretary Gates outlines 'Don't Ask' repeal process

    Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates Jan. 6 described the Pentagon's three-step process for preparing to allow gays to serve openly in the military services.At a Pentagon news conference with Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Secretary Gates updated reporters on the

  • Defense official outlines pay freeze details

    Defense Department civilian employees affected by the federal pay freeze for 2011 and 2012 will still have the opportunity to receive performance awards, promotions and normal longevity increases, a senior defense official said.Pasquale M. Tamburrino Jr., the deputy under secretary of defense for

  • 7 FSS receive seven A1 awards

    Airmen from the 7th Force Support Squadron here excelled in 2010, winning seven Air Combat Command Manpower, Personnel and Service Awards.These awards give recognition to the best performers and installation level programs, honor their accomplishments and commitment to excellence, and improve

  • Bundles for babies

    The Airman & Family Readiness Center provides a workshop with special guest and free layette Jan. 20 from 9-11 a.m. at the A&FRC here. For more information or to reserve space, call (325) 696-5999.