Air Force announces energy consumption achievements, new energy strategic plan

From aviation operations to installations and ground vehicles within the homeland and abroad, energy is essential for Air Force operations and key to the United States' national and economic security."The Air Force is fundamentally a global force that the nation relies on for Global Vigilance, for

Cody testifies to quality of life in the Air Force

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Cody testified on quality-of-life issues in the Air Force before House Appropriations Committee members March 19.The biggest challenge currently facing the Air Force is the nation's fiscal situation, Cody said, citing the looming furlough of 180,000 civilian

Pentagon delays sending furlough notices to civilian workforce

Pentagon officials have put off sending furlough notices to civilian employees until they've had a chance to analyze how pending legislation that would fund the federal government for the rest of the fiscal year will affect the Defense Department.Officials now estimate that furlough notices will go

Nellis accepts delivery of F-35 with ceremony

In the Thunderbird Hangar filled to capacity, Maj. Gen. Jeffrey Lofgren, U.S. Air Force Warfare Center commander, formally accepted delivery of three F-35A Lightning IIs March 19.The aircraft will be assigned to the 422nd Test and Evaluation Squadron where they will undergo operational

New automation process cuts Post-9/11 GI Bill claims processing times by more than half

As part of its ongoing transformation from paper-based to electronic claims processing, the Department of Veterans Affairs has continued to improve the automated payment of benefits for Veterans participating in the Post-9/11 GI Bill education program. As a result, VA is now providing benefit

Lessons from a pro: Invest for retirement now

A member of the Air Force Civic Leader program and financial expert recently addressed several ways Airmen can prepare better for retirement.John O'Connor, the chairman of J.H. Whitney Investment Management, spoke about what Airmen can do now, in order to take away a substantial pension by the time

Maj. Gen. Lofgren speaks at Chamber of Commerce luncheon

Nellis youth wins state title

Angel Reynoso, Nellis Air Force Base Youth of the Year, won the Boys and Girls Club's State Youth of the Year title for Nevada March 13.Reynoso was chosen from seven finalists to represent the state at the regional Youth of the Year competition to be held later this year.Reynoso,17, is the son of

Civil Engineer Airman wins Diamond Sharp Award

Warrior Fitness Center hosts shamrock 5K