• CSAF approves new tempo-based AEF construct

    An improved Global Air and Space Expeditionary Force construct will soon use a tempo-based rule set, building on the current 20-month cycle of five 120-day AEF pairs. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. T. Michael Moseley recently approved the implementation of this tempo-based Global AEF force generation

  • CHOSEN program destined to assist deployed spouses

    Simon Wess could see it on their faces. His offer to assist spouses of the deployed had been welcomed by smiles and sighs of relief. You see, his wife was among the members of the 4th Fighter Wing's 335th Chiefs leaving for war. So it seemed only fitting that he suggest other spouses call on him if

  • Strike Eagles vs. birds

    Chris Willis gets the call. An F-15E has just been hit during a routine sortie. You might think the 4th Fighter Wing commander would be the first to know. And had it been enemy fire that struck that jet, he likely would have been. But even though the commander is the chief of all the Strike Eagles

  • Safety Day begins 101 critical days of summer

    It's that time of year again when the days are getting longer and the nights are getting shorter. It is the perfect time for cookouts, relaxing at the beach, road trips, motorcycle rides and enjoying sports with friends and family. Summer is also the time when serious accidents increase; where the

  • Individual AEF information now visible on vMPF

    The Air Force Personnel Center has taken another step to support Airmen and ensure all members know their Air Expeditionary Force deployment status. Airmen can now access this information through vMPF. This capability provides real-time visibility for Airmen and is consistent with the initiative to