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Free National Park entrance for military and family

Posted May 17, 2012 by Staff Sgt. Krystie Martinez and Justin Oakes

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — Members from all branches of the U.S. military gathered at the Colonial National Historical Park in Yorktown, Va. May 15, as the Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar presented a unique opportunity for service members and their families.

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D-M celebrates Nurse Appreciation Week

Posted May 17, 2012 by Airman 1st Class Michael Washburn

The 355th Medical Group on D-M is celebrated National Nurse Appreciation Week from May 6-12. There were a number of events for the nurses and technicians to enjoy, most notably a luncheon May 9 with special guest speakers Capt. Merilys Brown and Col. Donna Cousino. Brown was a flight nurse during World War II and…

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New Air Force Housing website makes PCS smoother for Airmen

Posted May 17, 2012 by Airman 1st Class Camilla A Griffin

More often than not, when Airmen receive orders to move to a new location there are a million questions with no answers in sight, but now with the new housing website, Airmen and their families can find help with just about every question they have. The website features links to all Air Force bases’ sites…

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Warrior of the Week May 18, 2012

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Desert Lightning Team’s Weekly Warrior: Senior Airman Alex N. Donovan

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Single staffing tool goes Air Force wide

Posted May 17, 2012 by Erin Tindell

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO – RANDOLPH, Texas — Beginning this summer, all Air Force civil service employees will have transitioned to a resume based system when seeking new positions for Air Force civilian vacancies worldwide. In 2010, the Air Force Personnel Center announced the transition to a single staffing tool for all Air Force job…

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D-M Technical Sergeants make rank

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More than 95 technical sergeants earned a future promotion to master sergeant through the Weighted Airman Promotion System here May 17. Air Force-wide, approximately 27.58 of eligible promotes were selected for promotion. Congratulations to the following Desert Lightning Team members: 12th Air Force  Tech. Sgt. Blake Carrington Tech. Sgt. Angelina Evans Tech. Sgt. Jessica Larsen…

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Memorial Day stirs memories for Honor Guard veteran

Posted May 17, 2012 by Maj. Gabe Johnson

This Memorial Day, while Americans gather to remember those who gave their lives for their freedoms, military Honor Guards will function as central fixtures at cemeteries, parades and solemn observances.

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355 FW says goodbye to 355 Fighter Wing Commander

Posted May 10, 2012 by Staff

The commander of Davis-Monthan Air Force Base is being reassigned to the Pentagon, this upcoming summer. Col. John A. Cherrey, who has led both the 355 Fighter Wing and installation since June 2010, will be going to the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. in June to work a staff job at Headquarters...

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ACC confident in the F-22

Posted May 10, 2012 by Tech. Sgt. Amy Robinson

LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. — Gen. Mike Hostage, commander of Air Combat Command, talked with media at Langley Air Force Base, Va., April 30 about the national security imperative for the F-22, the status of efforts to identify a root cause for unexplained physiological incidents, and risk mitigation efforts since the Raptor’s return to…

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Air Force provides aircraft pilot safety testimony to Congress

Posted May 10, 2012 by Master Sgt. Raheem Moore

WASHINGTON — The military deputy in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition discussed tactical aviation programs during congressional testimony here May 8.

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