New fitness guidance tailored toward attitude of responsibility

Over the past decade, Air Force fitness standards have grown by leaps and bounds, most notably due to increased military operations across all branches of service.Now more than ever, combat zones have seen an increase of Air Force blue - and not just in the skies. Today's Air Force seeks to prepare

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CBT compliance likely part of upcoming UCI

Human trafficking in the United States happens, said Capt. Tamara Fischer-Carter, 21st Security Forces Squadron operations officer.Two years ago the Department of Defense made it mandatory for all military and DoD civilian workers to be trained on this serious topic, she said. It is part of the Air

Intel flight realigns in 21st Operations Group

Members of the 21st Operations Support Squadron Intelligence Flight stood at attention as Col. Nina Armagno, 21st Operations Group commander, assumed control of their flight in a transition ceremony Jan. 31 on Peterson Air Force Base.It was a noteworthy event as the 21st Space Wing reorganized its

Peterson’s Tax Program offers free online services

Based on strong feedback from last year's tax customers, the Peterson Tax Assistance Program will again leverage free online tax services to better serve Airmen. Airmen and their spouses are encouraged to use their home computers to log on to free online services to file their 2010 taxes. Available

TSP contribution limits set for 2011

Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board members announced the 2011 elective deferral limit for regular Thrift Savings Plan contributions will remain $16,500, and TSP catch-up plan contribution limits will remain at $5,500.TSP is a long-term retirement savings plan that gives investors an

Force shaping board targets overmanned specialties

Officials are convening the 2011 Force Shaping Board May 9 at the Air Force Personnel Center here to reduce the number of officers in specified specialties and year groups as part of the service's force management efforts to meet its end strength.The board will evaluate officers serving on the

MTIs shape tomorrow's Airmen

There's a commonality that unites the men and women who serve as the 737th Training Group's Military Training Instructors - service above self in transitioning the more than 35,000 civilians a year who enter Air Force Basic Military Training into Airmen. It's an MTI's professionalism and commitment

Team Pete warrior helps save critically injured servicemember

Medics from the 451st Air Expeditionary Wing responded under pressure to provide Self-Aid and Buddy Care to a critical patient during a recent attack against Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan.Being in the right place at the right time allowed the team of four medical Airmen, including one deployed from

Officials to conduct DOS rollback

Air Force officials announced Feb. 2 plans to conduct an enlisted date of separation rollback as part of its ongoing measures to manage the force and maintain a quality enlisted corps.The DOS rollback affects enlisted members in the grades of senior master sergeant and below with fewer than 14 or