New Weather Wing to fall under 12 AF

Posted March 20, 2015

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — The Air Force Weather Agency will be officially re-designated as the 557th Weather Wing. The change comes as a result of an Air Force organization management headquarters review announced last fall that reorganized the structure and processes for a number of units. “We have been working on this hard since the…

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(U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Staff Sgt. Gregory Ferreira)

Turkey Shoot inspires competition at 162nd Wing

Posted March 20, 2015

The Maintenance and Operations Squadrons of the 162nd Wing competed in a Turkey Shoot held during March Unit Training Assembly. The 148th, 152nd, and 195th fighter squadrons competed to determine combat readiness and effectiveness. A Turkey Shoot is a competition where Airmen face-off in simulated air mission scenarios to determine which squadron can score the…

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Diamond Sharp: Staff Sgt. Mariam C. Bufford/ 355 SFS

Posted March 20, 2015

Name/Squadron: Staff Sgt. Mariam C. Bufford/ 355 SFS First Sergeant: Master Sgt. Justin Mitchell Duty Title: Response Force Leader When joined the Air Force: May 20, 2006 Hometown: El Paso, TX Hobbies: Volunteering, education, fitness, reading and music Selection Reasons: As a Response Force Leader assigned to the 355 Security Forces Squadron her duty performance…

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Cybercrime: How it affects you

Posted March 20, 2015

MOUNTAIN HOME AIR FORCE BASE, Idaho (AFNS) — Cybercrime is the fastest growing and most dynamic area of crime. Ever-increasing reliance on cyber technology is allowing criminals to operate with virtual impunity across a range of criminal activities and jurisdictions. Although the types of crimes are not necessarily new (theft, fraud, extortion, drug proliferation and…

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DoD extends Armed Services YMCA contract

Posted March 20, 2015

WASHINGTON – The Department of Defense announced a one-year extension to the Armed Services Young Men’s Christian Association Military Outreach Initiative, according to DoD officials. Originally set to expire in March 2015, the contract with the YMCA will now continue uninterrupted until March 2016. “We are very pleased that we are able to extend this…

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SAVAHCS hosts POW/MIA recognition ceremony

48th RQS Airmen participate in high angle rescue training

Runway 12 ILS guides first approaching aircraft

Guardian Angel Combat Leaders Course put into action

Taking care of people earns spotlight

New Weather Wing to fall under 12 AF

Turkey Shoot inspires competition at 162nd Wing

Diamond Sharp: Staff Sgt. Mariam C. Bufford/ 355 SFS

Cybercrime: How it affects you

DoD extends Armed Services YMCA contract

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