• Special Duty Assignment Pay increase approved for MTIs

    Pentagon officials recently revised Special Duty Assignment Pay for Military Training Instructors. The revision, effective June 1, increases SDAP levels for MTIs. According to officials, Air Force Basic Military Training has faced a shortage of MTIs since 2007. As an incentive for MTI recruitment

  • Northern Edge 2009: military training in the 'Last Frontier'

    Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines have come together to hone their warfighting capabilities during the largest military training exercise in Alaska. Approximately 9,000 servicemembers will take part in exercise Northern Edge 2009 June 15-26. The air-centric exercise involves more than 200 Air

  • Arctic Warrior of the Week

    Airman 1st Class Makayla Incontro Arctic Warrior of the WeekOrganization and duty title: 525th Fighter Squadron aviation resource management Hometown: Kimmswick, Mo.Hobbies: I love to be outside when the weather is warm, read, and cook Mission contribution: I help ensure that all of the 525th FS

  • Residents voice concerns during town hall meetings

    Town hall meetings were conducted May 5 and 7 for those members residing in privatized family housing. The meetings were held to address topics of community interest and to pass on pertinent information related to family housing, as well as address tenant concerns. Col. Thomas Bergeson, 3rd Wing

  • AFPC Spread the Word team to brief Arctic Warriors

    An Air Force Personnel Center "Spread the Word" team will hold an all call briefing at 8:30-10 a.m. and 2-4 p.m. July 14 at base theater. All Airmen and civilians are encouraged to attend. "One of the Air Force's top priorities is to develop and care for our Air Force people, and we want to hear

  • World Health Organization declares pandemic Phase 6 for H1N1 Flu

    The World Health Organization announced that the pandemic alert level was raised to six June 11. This change is based on the geographic spread of the virus to other parts of the world and doesn't necessarily mean the illness caused by H1N1 flu is more severe. As of June 12, 74 countries have

  • Air Force officials revise fitness program

    The need for a "clear, understandable and simpler" fitness program will mean significant changes to the Air Force's current fitness program, said the service's top officer during a senior leadership conference held June 4 through 6 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Air Force Chief of Staff

  • Officials look to colleges, universities for civilian employees

    As Air Force officials seek the best and brightest talent for the civilian workforce, they continue to actively recruit students enrolled in undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The Student Career Experience Program, or SCEP, allows qualified college students to apply at participating state

  • Telephone news line set up for 'non-wired' retirees

    A toll-free telephone news line has been set up for those retirees and surviving spouses who do not have computer access. People reading this release are encouraged to pass the information to those who don't have Internet access. By calling (800) 558-1404, retirees and spouses can stay informed