Editor’s Note: The “People First” section is compiled from information from the Air Force Personnel Center, TRICARE, 56th Force Support Squadron, Airman and Family Readiness Flight, Veterans Affairs, the civilian personnel office and armed forces news services. For the complete story, click on the link in the title. Innovations projected to save $35 million Approved…
In recognition of Valentine’s Day, I would like to offer a few thoughts on the struggles that Air Force spouses face and maybe a word or two about the beautiful woman who has stood by me for the past 31 years. Being a military spouse is the most difficult job in the Air Force. They…
Although the American economy appears to be rebounding and most American households are more financially stable, we must not forget the lessons learned in the Great Recession. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is an independent bureau within the Federal Reserve System that empowers consumers with the information they need to make financial decisions in the…
In stores: ‘Dying Light’ Have you ever watched a friend play a zombie outbreak or apocalypse game? Say “said friend” is new or not very good at fighting, so you watch them as they repeatedly go straight into a fight, which easily could have been avoided or won through by using the environment. “Dying Light”…
In order for the F-16 Fighting Falcon to fly at Luke Air Force Base, the Viper needs assistance from behind closed doors. This is where the 56th Component Maintenance Squadron comes in.
This weekend, I had an adventure involving traversing a desert, Caribbean ocean and a tropical rainforest.
The 56th Security Forces Squadron handled the following incidents Feb. 2 through 8: Tickets Security forces issued citations for four moving violations and three nonmoving violations. Traffic-related incidents Feb. 2: Security forces responded to a report of a minor two-vehicle accident in base housing. Both vehicles sustained damage. There were no injuries. Feb. 3: Security forces…
MDG team takes all in B-ball championship Story and photos by Senior Airman DEVANTE WILLIAMS, 56th Fighter Wing Public Affairs Eric Gist, 56th Medical Support Squadron, drives in for a layup Feb. 3 during the intramural basketball championship game against the 56th Civil Engineer Squadron at Luke Air Force Base. MDG defeated CE 42-40. The buzzer went…
Hawaii Starting Sunday, the Japanese Encephalitis vaccine became mandatory for active-duty Airmen who are either permanently stationed or who will be temporarily assigned for more than 30 days to Japan or the Republic of Korea. Georgia As the intricacies of 3-D printing became more widespread, its capabilities have gained traction in the 402nd Commodities Maintenance…
Editor’s Note: The “People First” section is compiled from information from the Air Force Personnel Center, TRICARE, 56th Force Support Squadron, Airman and Family Readiness Flight, Veterans Affairs, the civilian personnel office and armed forces news services. For the complete story, go to the web address listed in the title. May 31 closeout date for total…
