Former Vietnam prisoner of war shares words of wisdom with NCOA students

AF announces 'pro-gear' policy change

Air Force officials recently announced changes to the Department of Defense's policy on transporting member's professional books, papers and equipment, or PBP&E, shipped in household goods during permanent change of station moves. Known as "pro-gear," the new PBP&E policy will impact orders issued

15th WSA highlights importance of resiliency during Wingman Day

Airmen and civilians from the 15th Wing Staff Agencies joined together to participate in Wingman Day at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Feb. 7, 2014.   This is a day that the Air Force has set aside to focus on Airmen, and the camaraderie that they all share.   Col. Johnny Roscoe, 15th

Chapel hosts workshop aimed at creating resilient service members

A free Warrior Resiliency Skills Workshop is scheduled for single service members Feb. 21-23. According to Petty Officer 2nd Class Johnnie Howard, Chaplains Religious Enhancement Development Operation program lead, the workshop will help attendees build inner strength and self-awareness while also

Maintenance Matters

PACAF C-17 Demo Team to perform in Singapore

The Pacific Air Forces C-17 Demonstration Team departed for Singapore Feb. 6 to take part in Singapore International Airshow 2014, the country's bi-annual air show being held this year at Changi East International Airport. During the show, the C-17 demo team will demonstrate the flexible combat

Air Force Medical Service 2013 annual award winners announced

It is with great pride that the Surgeon General's Medical Force Development Directorate announces the winners of the Air Force Medical Service Annual Award competition. The competition included individual and team awards, based on criteria outlined in AFI 36-2856, Medical Service Awards. The winners

Keeping them flying

DOD Raises Awareness of Human Trafficking

Defense Department officials have a zero-tolerance level for human trafficking and have stepped up awareness and education efforts to curb the crime overseas.   In an interview with American Forces Press Service and the Pentagon Channel, Brian Chin -- a program manager for the department's

AF, Navy police forces participate in active shooter response exercise

The scenario: A disgruntled ex-employee of the base exchange, with support from his active-duty wife, returns to the store after being let go, and shoots his ex-coworkers. This is a nightmare scenario that, unfortunately, makes news headlines almost daily.   As common as an active shooter