Feature Search

  • DOD leaders urge survey participation

    Noting the importance of getting the opinions of those who would be most affected by a possible repeal of the so-called "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" law that bans gays and lesbians from serving openly in the military, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates is urging service men and women to provide their

  • AF Personnel Center news service keeps Airmen informed

    An electronic news service featuring the latest Air Force manpower, personnel and services information is available to help Airmen make informed decisions about their careers.More than 15,000 members subscribe to the Manpower, Personnel and Services News Service. However, Air Force leaders encourage

  • Improved physical fitness uniform coming to a store near you

    After much planning, anticipation and constructive feedback, the Army Air Force Exchange Service and the Air Force Uniform Office have partnered to bring a new and improved physical training uniform to select military clothing sales stores in July.The IPTU, which consists of a running jacket, pants,

  • IMA program to hire 1,600 by September

    The Individual Mobilization Augmentee program is set to hire 1,600 Airmen by September in positions opening worldwide in all career fields. Recent attrition rates and the rise of new positions have created a great need to grow the program. Unlike any other Air Force service member, IMAs have

  • New legal Web site to benefit 445th AW reservists

    The Air Force recently launched a new Web site called Air Force Legal Assistance to help active-duty, reservists, retirees and dependents with legal issues, such as drawing up a will, power of attorney issues and any other legal question that they are faced with.According to the Web site, its

  • 68th Reunion of Doolittle Raiders memorable event

    Sunday, April 18, 2010, a few minutes after 12:30 p.m., the events of the final day of honors at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force for the 68th Reunion of the Doolittle Raiders kicked off. Seventeen B-25 aircraft took off and grouped into formation for a massive flyover. Hundreds gathered

  • Air Force Services officials launch Month of the Military Child programs

    Air Force Services officials are highlighting a variety and scope of programs in partnership with base agencies for Month of Military Child and Year of the Air Force Family in recognition of military children and their families."Stay Connected" is among several Air Force-wide initiatives designed to

  • Training taken seriously helps save friends life

    Major Todd Haifley, a pilot with the 507th AIr Refueling Wing's 1st Aviation Standards Flight, has developed a new found respect for the automated external defibrillator or AED after using one to save a friend's life.Major Haifley experience began on a Sunday evening, February 28. "I coach and play

  • A Perspective on the WASP Gold Medal

    September 10, 1942, Secretary of War Henry Stimson announced that Nancy Harkness Love would lead a group of civilian women pilots who would ferry airplanes for the U.S. Army. They would be known as the Women's Auxiliary Ferrying Squadron.Gen. Harold L. George, commander of the Army's Air Transport

  • ARPC releases 2010 Reserve, Guard Personnel Fact Sheets

    The Air Reserve Personnel Center has released the 2010 Guard and Reserve Personnel Fact Sheets. This publication offers valuable information on a variety of subjects including pay charts, promotion and retirement information, entitlement benefits and assignment information. The publication is