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  • Annual Air Force physical fitness test now pass, fail

    Air Force officials here recently announced a change to physical fitness test standards for all Airmen. The "marginal" category has been eliminated, and the test will now be either pass or fail. Previously, Airmen who scored below 70 on the fitness test failed, and those who scored between 70 and

  • Health alert

    Base officials are asking Airmen to pay close attention to any unusual skin infections and to act accordingly. The 62nd Medical Group has found a general increase of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus infections on base and in the Tacoma/Pierce County area, said Master Sgt. John Lachance,

  • New nursing program needs Airmen

    The Air Force's Nursing Enlisted Commissioning Program is looking to fill 50 slots with Airmen who want to complete their bachelor's degree in nursing in two years or less. The new program, which awards up to $15,000 in scholarship money to those who qualify, has already filled slots for those who

  • Maintainers considered for return to flying squadrons

    Air Force leaders are considering realigning aircraft maintenance units directly into flying squadrons. "It's important for Air Force units to be structured by mission and not by function," said Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. T. Michael Moseley. "Aircraft maintenance is an important element of a

  • Letter to Airmen: Reach out to those in need, know how to help

    As Airmen fight terrorism in the far corners of the world, the sacrifices asked of them and their families have increased significantly. These sacrifices have been accepted with courage and valor, and I am very proud of their contributions both at home and abroad. Nevertheless, under such

  • Speakers talk integration, cyberspace at technology conference

    Nearly 5,000 government and industry officials gathered here at the Auburn University-Montgomery campus Aug. 13 to 15 for the 2007 Air Force Information Technology Conference. Hosted by the 754th Electronic Systems Group in conjunction with the city of Montgomery, the Air Force Information

  • AMC announces FitFactor winners

    Eleven lucky prize winners at each Air Mobility Command installation were recently selected for the month of July just for enrolling in FitFactor and living a healthy lifestyle. Each base will have an iPod Shuffle winner and 10 $15 iTunes music card winners during July, August and September. In

  • Air Force,Navy top leaders hold ‘Warfighter Talks’

    Air Force and Navy top uniformed leaders gathered Aug. 2 in Washington for "Warfighter Talks" to discuss ways the two services can improve upon their legacy of cooperation and interdependence as the strategic striking arms for the nation. "The Air Force and Navy are complementary strategic forces

  • Airmen assist in Iraqi police training

    Airmen roll out of the gates from here in armored Humvees and drive dangerous roads into Tikrit and the surrounding areas five days a week to do their part in helping Iraq transition to a peaceful democracy. For the Airmen assigned to the 732nd Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, Detachment 6,

  • Services, mission support merger done at test bases

    The merger of services and mission support squadrons at six Air Force bases is now complete. The new combined organizations, called "force support squadrons," are paying huge dividends through improved service to customers, better synergy between organizations and increased efficiency in processes