Professional Development Guide books to be distributed late December

The Air Force has begun its 42nd year of enlisted promotion test development and production."Today's Air Force continues to write fair, valid, credible and relevant promotion tests," said Dwayne Hafer, the Air Force's test development expert. "This year 100,030 Airmen tested for promotion. We

One of Vandenberg’s own named 2010 Space and Missile Operator of the Year

Air Force officials announced one of Vandenberg's own as the Air Force 2010 Space and Missile Systems Operator of the Year Aug. 22.Capt. Ben Burdette, assistant flight commander for the Malmstrom Flight at the 392nd Training Squadron here, earned the award in the Company Grade Officer category."Ben

Annual flu vaccinations begin

Air Force celebrates F-35 arrival, rolls out nation's airpower future

An official unveiling of the F-35A Lightning II joint strike fighter was labeled as a "historic occasion" by Air Force officials hosting the ceremony Aug. 26 at the 33rd Fighter Wing."This is indeed a new era," said Gen. Edward Rice, Air Education and Training Command commander and host of the

Conquering many miles in 30 years

One of the nation's largest single day bike races, the Hotter'N Hell Hundred, travels through Sheppard Air Force Base each year with record-setting numbers of cyclists.This year marks a milestone for both the world-renowned bike race and the world-class pilot training produced at Sheppard Air Force

Schools back, safety's in

While safety is a hot topic year round for servicemembers, safety this time of year is even more important for the children who just kicked off the new school year. With the school year starting, people tend to think of class, homework, what to wear and what's going on after school but push safety

New commander, president takes over Air University

The change of command ceremony Aug. 12 was unique for Air University, as Lt. Gen. David Fadok became the organization's first president and 29th commander."We produce the future and must never forget how important that mission is," Fadok said after assuming command from Lt. Gen. Allen Peck, who

OSI helps protect taxpayer dollars

The Air Force Office of Special Investigations is taking a proactive approach to protect the Air Force's investment and taxpayer dollars. One direction in AFOSI's endeavor to watch over crucial Air Force dollars is to create a greater awareness about fraudulent acts.As the Department of Defense

AFRS Transformation underway: Innovation in recruiting essential to Air Force future

The newest market data is revealing, by the time a young man or woman turns 16, they've made their decision about the military -- and for a surprising number, that answer is "no." And, the trend is growing. According to the Joint Advertising Market Research & Studies June 2011 "State of Recruiting

Top AETC Reservist retires

"It has been a fun ride but 37 years is a long time," said Maj. Gen. Jack W. Ramsaur II when asked about his Aug. 19 retirement from the Air Force Reserve. He said he has been lucky and blessed because he has had a successful career and has worked with some talented people.Ramsaur is the