July 29, 2013 S.A.V.E. with 4th MSG Innovation Forum As Airmen walk into the office of Lt. Col. Mandy Birch, 4th Mission Support Group deputy commander, they'll see the acronym, "S.A.V.E." up on the wall.S.A.V.E., which stands for "Simple, Airmen-owned, Value creation, and Every voice respected," is the motto for the group's new Innovation Forum which
July 25, 2013 Ninth Air Force welcomes new commander Ninth Air Force has a new leader.Maj. Gen. Jake Polumbo took command of Ninth Air Force from Maj. Gen. Larry Wells during a change of command ceremony here May 31, 2013."I've followed General Wells three times now in command," Polumbo said. "Each time, he's done a superb handover. I know I'm
July 25, 2013 ‘Trident warriors’ test technology U.S. Air Force and Navy units participated in the Trident Warrior 2013 exercise over the Atlantic Ocean near the Hampton Roads, Va., area, July 8-19.The exercise aimed to test an experimental Joint Tactical Information Distribution System between fourth and fifth-generation fighters, and included
July 24, 2013 Keep the bugs at bay Mosquitoes are a major health hazard responsible for the transmission of West Nile Virus and many other serious diseases. Even if you're only outside for a few minute, mosquitoes can detect your presence from more than 100 feet away.A few simple preventive measures, such as insect repellent, can
July 24, 2013 AF officials announce fiscal 2014 force management programs In ongoing efforts to size and shape the force to current and future requirements, Air Force officials announced the fiscal 2014 force management programs.The Air Force ended fiscal 2012 159 Airmen over end strength and anticipates ending fiscal 2013 at or marginally over end strength. The fiscal
July 22, 2013 Professionalism, skill, devotion earn Airmen Distinguished Flying Cross Picture yourself as an Air Force fighter pilot or weapon systems officer. You show up for work a little early, like any other day, happen to look at the flight schedule and see that all flights are cancelled due to a mass recall of all squadron personnel. Your mind fills with questions and concerns,
July 22, 2013 Attorney General, SJ team tackle consumer fraud From identity theft to vehicle fraud, there are plenty of scams out there and businesses specifically target military personnel and their families. To help combat fraud, protect Airmen and bring awareness to Military Consumer Protection Day, the 4th Fighter Wing teamed up with Attorney General Roy
July 18, 2013 Rocketeers return to the sky After being stood down for more than three months, the 336th Fighter Squadron was finally given the green light to resume flying hours and get back to combat mission ready (CMR) status, July 17.The decision comes from Congressional action on the $1.8 billion overseas contingency operations
July 18, 2013 SAPR provides direction for victims Since its Department of Defense-wide standup in 2005, the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) program has been helping educate and train members as well as respond to cases of sexual assault.As the name indicates, the program is separated into two different aspects: prevention and