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  • Air Force Climate Survey yields insights

    More than 90 percent of Airmen responding to a recent survey indicated that they are happy with their Air Force jobs and the performance of their organizations. These findings are according to a study that measures Airmen's attitudes toward their work environment and unit. "I am extremely pleased to

  • First Knight

    Tech. Sgt. Dan Calhoun, 721st Security Forces Squadron, Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station, was selected for this week's First Knight award. The First Knight is awarded by each unit's leadership to an Airman who is deserving of recognition for their outstanding mission support, adherence to core

  • Hours revised for CAC/ID customers

    The Military Personnel Section has looked closely at the current system of priority days for servicing CAC/ID card customers. The MPS is now introducing priority hours. Effective Apr. 1, 2009, priority will be from 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m., Monday through Friday, for all active duty in uniform and DOD

  • Senior master sergeant selections released

    Thirty-three Team Pete members are celebrating today as the senior master sergeant promotion list was released this morning. The following members were selected for promotion to senior master sergeant and will be promoted according to their promotion sequence number beginning in April 2009. Brown

  • Military Shoppers Invited to ‘Fuel Up’ with BX/PX Contest

    The Army & Air Force Exchange Service and ConAgra Foods, Inc., one of North America's largest packaged foods companies, are putting military shoppers in the driver's seat as they give away $20,000 in free fuel, March 13-19 . Entry forms for AAFES' ConAgra Foods, Inc. sweepstakes will be available at

  • Secretary Donley to remain as SECAF

    White House officials announced Feb. 26 that Secretary Michael B. Donley will remain the secretary of the Air Force. "I am very honored that the president and the secretary of Defense have asked me to continue in this capacity," Secretary Donley said. "It remains a privilege to serve the men and

  • AAFES to Continue Honoring Certifichecks Despite Company’s Closing

    The Army & Air Force Exchange Service announced today that they would continue to honor and redeem "Certifichecks," gift certificates that have been purchased for service members, despite the recent announcement that Certifichecks has ceased operations. "Soldiers, Airmen, Sailors or Marines can be

  • Wing War Fit

    Airmen take part in Back to Basics during February's wing War Fit program.  Back to Basics consists of strength training and cardio intervals, all key elements in maintaining good fitness standards year round. The War Fit program is a monthly exercise activity that prepares Airmen to be

  • Be an impressive follower

    Everyday when you come to work your intention should be to impress your boss. This doesn't mean you're going to do things just to impress him/her or do things that will cause him/her to come up and say to you "you are a great Airman". Your goal should be for him/her to go home at the end of the day

  • Followership and the Air Force Core Values

    Followership can be defined as the willingness to cooperate in working towards the accomplishment of the mission, to demonstrate a high degree of teamwork, and to build cohesion among the organization. When we first entered active duty, we were all followers. We depended on our superiors to teach us