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Air Force’s Combat Search and Rescue capabilities

Posted April 10, 2014 by Staff

During Thunder and Lightning over Arizona, spectators can witness a mission unique to the Air Force, Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR), through a demonstration simulating the rescue of an injured U.S. Marine, injured by an IED while on patrol. Air Force members from Davis-Monthan will showcase their capabilities. Visitors will see the 354th Fighter Squadron,…

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A-10 Thunderbolt continues to rock the sky

Posted April 3, 2014 by 355th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

The A-10 Thunderbolt II has excellent maneuverability at low air speeds and altitude, and is a highly accurate and survivable weapons-delivery platform. The aircraft can loiter near battle areas for extended periods of time and operate in low ceiling and visibility conditions. The wide combat radius and short takeoff and landing capability permit operations in…

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(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Betty R. Chevalier)
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Changing the way we inspect

Posted March 27, 2014 by Airman 1st Class Betty R. Chevalier

The 355th Fighter Wing became the fifth fighter wing in Air Combat Command to be evaluated under the new unit effectiveness inspection program. A UEI is an inspection that was implemented in August 2013. It combines consolidated unit inspections and operational readiness inspections into one continuous inspection. Prior to this implementation, a wing’s major command…

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Airmen must revalidate dependents

Posted March 27, 2014 by Capt. Erika Yepsen

WASHINGTON (AFNS) – By Dec. 31, every Airman will be required to provide their servicing finance office with documentation for all dependents as part of Air Force audit readiness efforts. This one-time, Air Force-wide recertification process will allow the Air Force to validate Airmen’s basic allowance for housing entitlements, ensuring every dollar of the $5.4 billion the…

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(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Camilla Elizeu)
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The German Bulldog

Posted March 27, 2014 by Senior Airman Camilla Elizeu

A North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) officer was given the opportunity to foster a bilateral relationship through the Exchange Officer Program which ends today. German Air Force Maj. Andreas Jeschek, attached to the 354th Fighter Squadron as an A-10 Thunderbolt pilot, has been part of the program since 2011 and his tour here ends today….

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Civilian workforce shaping parallel with military programs

Posted March 27, 2014 by

WASHINGTON (AFNS) – Air Force officials announced additional civilian workforce shaping initiatives March 26 in compliance with mandatory funding targets and continuing civilian workforce rebalance to meet skill demands for fiscal 2014 and beyond. The programs will run in parallel with military programs, said Lt. Gen. Sam Cox, the Air Force deputy chief of staff for…

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AF requests BRAC from House Appropriations Committee

Posted March 20, 2014 by Staff Sgt. Carlin Leslie

The Air Force presented to the House Appropriations Committee panel its fiscal 2015 budget request March 12, showing it will take more risk with military construction and military housing and is requesting another round of base realignments and closures. “In the (fiscal year) 15 President’s budget request, the Air Force attempted to strike the delicate…

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Air Force continues force management programs

Posted March 20, 2014 by

Washington (AFNS) – Air Force leaders announced a resumption of all force management programs March 15 following a recently discussed strategic pause. “After providing senior leadership a chance to evaluate the programs and assess our early progress, we are ready to resume immediate processing of voluntary applications in most categories and begin notifying Airmen of their…

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PLAYpass program draws to an end

Posted March 20, 2014 by Staff Sgt. Courtney Richardson

During a time of increased deployments the Air Force wanted to find a way to help families stay connected. In 2011, the PLAYpass program was launched and due to the increased usage in the last year, funding has run out. The PLAYpass program, funded by Office of Secretary of Defense, provided support to family members…

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Air Force-Wide BAH recertification

Posted March 20, 2014 by Staff Sgt. Candice C. Page

LANGLEY AFB, Va.  – An Air Force-wide Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) recertification for Airmen currently receiving with-dependant Rate BAH began March 1 and is scheduled to be completed by December 2014. Master Sgt. Danny Avery, 633rd Comptroller Squadron financial services officer, said after discrepancies were found in the BAH recertification process during a recent Department of…

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