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Pentagon must handle spending slowdown responsibly, Lynn says

Managing a slowdown in defense spending responsibly will take more than being more efficient, Deputy Defense Secretary William J. Lynn III said. As the keynote speaker May 11 for the Royal Bank of Canada Defense and Aerospace Conference here, Mr. … Continue reading

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DOD committed to realignment of forces in Japan

The Defense Department is committed to the realignment of U.S. forces in Japan, a defense spokesperson said here yesterday. “We have longstanding agreements with the government of Japan, including the 2006 Realignment Roadmap and the 28 May 2010 Joint Statement,” … Continue reading

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Keesler AFB, Vandenberg AFB Airmen build missile maintenance trainer

Airmen from the 81st Training Support Squadron Simware section here are partnering with Airmen from the 532nd Training Squadron at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., to build an ICBM maintenance virtual trainer. The importance of this training system can’t be overstated as acquisition … Continue reading

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Air traffic controllers discuss road ahead in Iraq

Ten Air Force and Army air traffic controllers advising their Iraqi counterparts at major installations around Iraq convened here April 28 to discuss airfield plans for the final months before U.S. troops leave Iraq under a Dec. 31, 2011, mandate. “(The … Continue reading

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‘Total Force 21′ paper offers new force mix, DOD savings

Air Force Reserve officials recently announced new guidelines that may help combat planners better access reservists, make the Air Force more efficient and save money. Called “Total Force 21,” this new approach refocuses planning efforts on how many reservists can … Continue reading

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Carrier Bush set for first overseas deployment

For the youngest sailors, it’s the big adventure they’ve been waiting for. For some fliers, it’s giving some of the newest aircraft in the fleet their deployment baptism. And for the admiral, it’s the culmination of a lot of work … Continue reading

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Force management explained

A group of mostly captains sat in on a recent briefing here to find out more about the 2011 Force Management Program. In February, Air Force leaders announced another round of involuntary force-management programs to reduce personnel, and this time … Continue reading

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Alabama National Guard making progress with tornado response

Nearly two weeks after tornadoes that devastated much of the state April 27, the Alabama National Guard remains engaged responding to the disaster. This has been the largest Alabama National Guard domestic response in Alabama’s history. Alabama National Guard officials … Continue reading

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AF lodging officials announce new payment procedures

As part of the Air Force’s recent implementation of the new Citibank controlled spend account travel cards, funding for lodging costs will be pre-loaded on the card once authorization is approved in the Defense Travel System. As a result of … Continue reading

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AF lodging officials announce new payment procedures

As part of the Air Force’s recent implementation of the new Citibank controlled spend account travel cards, funding for lodging costs will be pre-loaded on the card once authorization is approved in the Defense Travel System. As a result of … Continue reading

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