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AFCent commander: Short tours best

The commander overseeing the Air Force’s role in Iraq and Afghanistan favors short tours in the war zones, despite a call by the Pentagon for yearlong deployments for instructors, and envisions airmen someday being stationed in the Persian Gulf with … Continue reading

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Air Force officials debut first 3-D commercial

The Air Force became the first military branch with a 3-D commercial when it premiered its new “Space” spot before the movie “Avatar” Dec. 18 here. The Palladium IMAX theater in San Antonio hosted a special screening of the movie … Continue reading

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DOD officials identify Air Force casualty

Department of Defense officials have announced the death of an Airman who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Tech. Sgt. Anthony C. Campbell Jr., 35, of Florence, Ky., died Dec. 15 of wounds suffered from the detonation of an improvised explosive device … Continue reading

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Financial leadership program apps. due Jan. 5

Air Force line officers interested in applying for the Financial Management Leadership Program must submit their nominations to the Air Force Personnel Center by Jan. 5, officials announced Wednesday.The four-year program provides an opportunity for line officers outside the 65F … Continue reading

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Getting out in 2010? Start job hunt now

Whether you’re retiring or one of the 3,700 airmen being forced out in the latest drawdown, now is the time to start looking for a new job.And that new job could be with the Air Force or a sister service.The … Continue reading

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Seymour Johnson civilian earns DOD disability award

A civilian at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., received the 2009 Outstanding Department of Defense Employee with a Disability Award Dec. 8 at a ceremony in Bethesda, Md. Charles Hare is the in-service work plan programmer for the 4th Civil … Continue reading

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Transportation officials confident in Afghan deployment

U.S. Transportation Command officials are confident they can accomplish the mission of delivering 30,000 U.S. troops and their equipment to Afghanistan when they are needed. Planners at the command based at Scott Air Force Base, Ill., are working with operations … Continue reading

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Air Force secretary visits Luke

The secretary of the Air Force visited Luke Air Force Base for the first time Nov. 18 and spoke to base members about the latest Air Force issues. “I’ve been looking forward to visiting Luke for months,” said Secretary Michael B. Donley said. … Continue reading

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New policy puts NCOs at Senior Academy earlier

Beginning Jan. 1, all master sergeants must complete the 6½ week resident Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy before they are promoted to senior master sergeant.The change puts NCOs at the academy about two years earlier in their careers than in the … Continue reading

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New policy puts NCOs at Senior Academy earlier

Beginning Jan. 1, all master sergeants must complete the 6½ week resident Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy before they are promoted to senior master sergeant.The change puts NCOs at the academy about two years earlier in their careers than in the … Continue reading

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