Program launches to educate communities on family needs

A new publication series designed to educate civilians on the specialized needs of military and veteran families in their neighborhoods launched here April 15.Charles E. Milam, the acting assistant secretary of defense for military community and family policy, spoke at the launch event at the

Science, technology remain critical, official says

Despite fiscal uncertainty, science and technology remain critical elements in mitigating emerging threats against the United States, a Defense Department official told Congress yesterday.Alan Shaffer, the acting assistant secretary of defense for research and engineering, pledged to continue a

New resources promote fitness culture

To help improve Total Force fitness levels, Air Force Personnel Center officials are fielding new fitness resources accessible online, in person or on DVD.These resources, including the Operational Fitness Program, Xtreme Wednesday Workouts, the Air Force Fitness DVDs and the Fitness on Request

Air Force officials announce civilian Reduction in Force

In a continuing effort to meet the Department of Defense funding targets in the FY12 President's Budget and re-balance the civilian workforce, approximately 60 Air Force installations will implement civilian Reduction in Force authorities effective through about Aug. 23, to assist in the placement

TA is back: Students can submit applications for summer term

Nellis and Creech Airmen can apply for the military Tuition Assistance program to complete their education effective immediately. Department of Defense officials announced the tuition assistance program will resume as a result of Congress approving legislation on the Consolidated and Further

Life Support keeps aircrew at ease

Laboratory professionals get results

Lab rats, bloodhounds, and vampires ... these are a few of the nicknames laboratory technicians hear on a daily basis. To recognize and celebrate the work that goes on in this often underappreciated and overlooked medical field National Laboratory Professionals Week is April 22 -26. When people

Occupational therapy: Therapy for job of living

April is National Occupational Therapy Month and the clinic here is highlighting the work it has accomplished in the five months since it opened. In just that small time period, the clinic's patient care has more than doubled.Capt. Debra Secrest, 99th Medical Group Occupational Therapy element

'Every dollar counts' ushers in new savings culture

With budgets shrinking, Air Force leaders are calling on Airmen to share their best money-saving ideas through the Every Dollar Counts campaign.In the wake of sequestration, the initiative marks a cultural shift that empowers Airmen to find and recommend areas for savings that may be used to support

Budget request provides for best Air Force possible, Welsh says

The Air Force's $114.1 billion fiscal 2014 budget request will provide for the most capable airpower arm possible, the Air Force chief of staff said here today.Testifying with Secretary of the Air Force Michael B. Donley, Gen. Mark A. Welsh III told the House Armed Services Committee his service's