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  • Top 10 list for travelers

    The holidays are known as a time for getting together with family and friends. Before heading out on the road, supervisors and wingmen should keep these 10 tips in mind.1. Urge the driver to carefully and intelligently plan the trip, allowing time for rest prior to departure and at least every two

  • Like mother, like father, like daughter

    For one Air Force family here, military service is becoming a family tradition.Sydney Glover, the daughter of Capt. Karina and Master Sgt. Jeffrey Glover, headed to basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Oct. 15. Prior to her departure, Captain Glover had the opportunity to

  • Recruiter powerful force in competitive weightlifting

    Her feet pressed firmly into the mat, Staff Sgt. Stephanie Marin looks to her coach. He gives her a knowing nod - "You're ready." She then looks down at the bar, shiny and metallic. The 200 pounds of weight outweigh the Air Force recruiter by 55 pounds. She takes a deep breath, gets a tight grip,

  • Brothers make recruiting a family affair

    Joining the armed services leads many people to leave their hometowns and serve around the world, moving far away from family and friends. Fortunately for Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Charvat and Marine Corps Sgt. Matthew Charvat, these brothers had the opportunity to come back and serve in their

  • Doolittle Raiders honored with ‘final toast’

    The Air Force hosted the famed Doolittle Tokyo Raiders' final toast to their fallen comrades during an invitation-only ceremony Nov. 9 at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force."Tonight is a night of conflicting emotions: pride in our Doolittle Tokyo Raiders, sorrow at the end of a mission and a

  • Violators of PII will have AFNET accounts locked

    Individuals who inappropriately store and transmit Personally Identifiable Information over the Air Force Network will now have their accounts locked in response to the violation. "We are taking several steps to improve notification and reporting of PII incidents," said Gen. William L. Shelton,

  • A true airpower giant

    We lost another Air Force hero this week. Brig. Gen. James Robinson "Robbie" Risner was part of that legendary group who served in three wars, built an Air Force, and gave us an enduring example of courage and mission success. Most of today's Airmen know General Risner because of his leadership and

  • Air Force recruit earns coveted scarlet beret

    Staff Sgt. Rene Ochoa is one happy recruiter, thanks to the achievements of Airman 1st Class Michael Guzman.Guzman earned the coveted scarlet beret of a combat controller Sept.12 at Fort Bragg, N.C., after 16 months of intense military training. "His achievement brings a welcome closure to and most

  • Blake Shelton lends voice to Air Force holiday radio program

    From growing up in Ada, Okla., to spending Christmas Eve with his father for the last time before his passing, country superstar Blake Shelton shares his favorite, and at times emotional, family holiday memories on this year's "Red, White and Air Force Blue Christmas" radio special. Produced by Air

  • Recruiters honor veteran’s career

    An Air Force enlisted accessions recruiter in Eugene, Ore., was so impressed with a World War II veteran that he decided to find a way to honor him. So on Aug. 29, retired Chief Master Sgt. Tom Phelan was surrounded by family, friends and admirers as the guest of honor at a ceremony celebrating his