Additional career enlisted aviator positions open for retraining

The Air Force added 20 openings for first term Airmen to retrain into the Airborne Mission Systems (1A3XX) and Airborne Operations (1A4XX) specialties. First-term Airmen interested in retraining into the flight engineer specialty will also find more than 30 positions available in the retraining

Out-processing brief provides benefits

All members separating within 180 days MUST undergo a mandatory out-processing briefing. This briefing details the many opportunities the Air Force Reserve offers separating members. These benefits include TRICARE medical insurance, retirement and educational benefits, along with unlimited base

AFSPC announces its Media Contest winners for 2008

Air Force Space Command Public Affairs announced its 2008 Media Contest winners. The winners are: Best News Article - Valerie Mullett, 341st Missile Wing Public Affairs, Malmstrom AFB, Mont.; 2nd Place: Capt. Toni Tones, 21st Space Wing PA, Peterson AFB, Colo.; 3rd Place: Staff Sgt. Donald Branum,

Leadership starts with following

Leaders of all backgrounds from Walter Chrysler, George Patton, John Rockefeller, Sir Richard Branson, Vince Lombardi, Ted Turner, Bill Gates to Andrew Carnegie have inspired those within and those outside their organization, team and company through leadership. These "blue chip" leaders are revered

AAFES offers varying levels of support to entire military community

From Fort Lewis, Wash., to Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan, military installations across the globe are home to more than 3,000 Army & Air Force Exchange Service food, entertainment and retail options. The Army posts and Air Force bases where exchange operations are located host a variety of

Air Force Good Conduct Medal reinstated

Air Force officials announced Feb. 11 the reinstatement of the Air Force Good Conduct Medal for enlisted members, effective immediately and retroactive to Feb. 6, 2006, when the medal was discontinued. Airmen who are eligible should see an update automatically in their records on the virtual

First Light 2009

First Knight

Tech. Sgt. Mitchell D. Retzlaff was selected for this week's First Knight award. This award is designed to recognize outstanding Airmen each week for the work they do every day. Name: Mitchell D. Retzlaff Unit: 16th Space Control Squadron Duty Title: NCOIC, Standardization and Evaluation Time in

Dealing with Post-Combat Issues: Mental health resources for service members and families

Whether gone for two months or two years, returning from combat is grueling. Airmen at Peterson Air Force Base readjusting back into society need time to recover from the stress of a highly charged war zone. Most will adapt after some time; however, if problems continue and interfere with daily

Coming Feb. 22, single 800 number for all Airmen

Members of the Total Force - regular Air Force, Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve, civilian and retired Airmen - are on line to have one central phone number for help with their personnel questions starting at 5 p.m. Central Standard Time Feb. 22. Members of the Air Force community should call