AETC runners fare well in Air Force Marathon

Air Education and Training Command-sponsored runners fared well in the 10th Annual Air Force Marathon held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, Sept. 15The AETC Men's Relay team placed first in the open division with a time of 2:47:59. The team of Mark Roberts, Derek Rowe, David Max and Randy

Heritage to Horizons video highlights 60 years of service

The Air Education and Training Command's video, "Heritage to Horizons," is available for viewing or downloading at www.aetc.af.mil.The video is a patriotic look at AETC's contributions to the Air Force as the command enters a yearlong celebration of the Air Force's 60th Anniversary. It was produced

VHC continues to focus on vaccine safety

The Department of Defense Vaccine Healthcare Center network, which celebrates its fifth year this month, reminds Air Force beneficiaries of the many services the network offers. "The VHC network provides consultation, education and adverse event reporting services," said Army Col. (Dr.) Renata

Air Force unveils new advertising campaign

The Air Force unveiled an innovative television and online advertising campaign today aimed at giving teens and Internet users a realistic view of life in the military. The "Do Something Amazing" campaign debuts the same day as the Air Force celebrates its 59th year as a service and is being rolled

First military member receives AHRMM’s 2006 Leadership Award

The Association for Healthcare Resource and Materials Management has named a 59th Medical Wing member as the recipient of the 2006 George R. Gossett Leadership Award. Col. Marc Sager, the administrator of the 59th Medical Wing, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, received the award in recognition of his

Family Support Center now called Airman and Family Readiness Flight

Air Force officials announced Aug. 14 the Family Support Center will be renamed as the Airman and Family Readiness Flight. This change "incorporates the expanded scope and responsibilities over time," said Christine Burnett, Air Education and Training Command human wellness branch chief. A memo

AETC implementing balanced scorecard

Since his change of command ceremony in June, Gen. William R. Looney III, commander of Air Education and Training Command, has worked to build and improve the command. One significant change is the implementation of the balanced scorecard strategic measurement system. Balanced scorecard is a

Wilford Hall team members provide care and assistance to evacuees

The staff of Wilford Hall Medical Center here quickly stepped up to provide care and assistance to Gulf Coast residents and patients evacuating before Hurricane Rita struck the Texas and Louisiana coastline Sept. 24. Among the first getting help were five infants in incubators, who were flown by

Goodfellow bids farewell to one of its own

Everyone who knew Airman 1st Class Elizabeth Jacobson said the same thing: she was a one-of-a-kind Airman; everything she did, she did with an infectious smile and sense of enthusiasm. Her first sergeant, Senior Master Sgt. Philip Neal, said that in the time he knew her, there were three phrases she

Purple Heart recipients