Jan. 12, 2009 Enemy rifle serves as reminder of airpower's impact An AK-47 assault rifle once used against American servicemembers now serves as a reminder of the Air Force's impact on the Global War on Terror. Within the 336th Fighter Squadron's heritage display case, the rifle lays front and center next to the squadron memorabilia from past wars and conflicts. A
Jan. 2, 2009 Base clubs to consolidate The clubs here have struggled financially for years and are currently under Air Combat Command financial review after losing more than $118K over the last year. Membership numbers are up, but even that income does not keep the clubs out of a deficit. By Congressional mandate, club activities are
Jan. 2, 2009 Rocketeers fire live missiles during evaluation The Rocketeers of the 336th Fighter Squadron returned here from a two-week air-to-air combat evaluation, called Combat Archer, at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., Dec. 19. Combat Archer, which is conducted by the 53rd Weapons Evaluation Group, exercises and evaluates the total air-to-air weapons system
Dec. 17, 2008 Congress authorizes paternity leave Eligible Airmen are now authorized 10 days of nonchargeable paternity leave following the birth of their newborns, courtesy of the 2009 Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act passed by Congress. The law applies to married, active-duty Airmen. The Airman's wife must have given birth to the
Dec. 17, 2008 Let's have a fire safe holiday season As the holiday season approaches, we are all looking forward to special gatherings and celebrations with friends and loved ones. Many children will be bubbling with excitement as they anticipate the great and wondrous events that this holiday season will hold. We will decorate our homes in our own