Category Archives: Air Force

Altus Air Force Base Airman dies while deployed to Afghanistan

A staff sergeant assigned to the 97th Communications Squadron here but deployed as a member of a Provincial Reconstruction Team in Nuristan, Afghanistan, was pronounced dead at approximately 11 a.m. Nov. 12. Staff Sgt. Andrew S. Bubacz passed away after … Continue reading

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Review aims to streamline ART hiring process

Personnel officials from the Air Force Reserve Command and the Air Force Personnel Center met here Oct. 26 through 28 to begin steps in reducing the timeline of the hiring process for air reserve technicians, or ARTs. Leaders from AFRC and … Continue reading

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Supreme Court keeps ‘Don’t Ask’ in place through appeals process

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Nov. 12 that the law banning gays from serving openly in the military will stay in place while the case moves through the federal appeals court process. The court denied without comment an emergency request … Continue reading

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Energy effort not just about conservation

Members of the energy team here want the community to know that they are taking a multifaceted approach to energy that involves more than simple conservation efforts. The base’s energy initiatives are concentrated in three areas: renewable energy, energy efficiency … Continue reading

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Air Force leaders and university officials honor Tennessee companies

<img border="0" style="margin-right:15px" src="http://www.af.mil/shared/media/photodb/thumbnails/101026-F-1111Y-001.jpg" Undersecretary of the Air Force Erin C. Conaton honored six Tennessee manufacturing companies for supporting the Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century Executive Leadership Course at a ceremony in Knoxville, Tenn., Oct. 14. Ms. … Continue reading

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Troops, vets get free admission to Park Service attractions

The National Park Service offers its last free-admission day of the year to honor U.S. veterans and active-duty servicemembers on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. The Park Service has nearly 400 parks and other resources around the United States and in … Continue reading

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Tops In Blue to conduct talent search

The Air Force’s entertainment group, Tops In Blue, is seeking new performers for their 2011 team. Total force Airmen who think they have the skills to sing, dance, act or play musical instruments are encouraged to apply for the Worldwide … Continue reading

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Airmen MIA from WWII identified, returned

Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office officials announced Oct. 27 that the remains of two Airmen, missing in action from World War II, have been identified and are being returned to their families for burial with full military honors. Army … Continue reading

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MAJCOMs to sponsor inaugural joint Air Force-level AFSO21 workshop

Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century, better known as AFSO21, is a fairly new program to the Air Force, but working smarter and more efficiently aren’t new concepts. In an environment where the operations tempo is in constant … Continue reading

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MAJCOMs to sponsor inaugural joint Air Force-level AFSO21 workshop

Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century, better known as AFSO21, is a fairly new program to the Air Force, but working smarter and more efficiently aren’t new concepts. In an environment where the operations tempo is in constant … Continue reading

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