Dec. 15, 2011 Exceeding standards...again The 4th Aerospace Medicine Squadron (AMDS) dental flight was named the Air Combat Command Small Dental Clinic of the Year for the second year in a row."It makes me proud to win this award and to know that our hard work is recognized," said Denise Mullen, 4 AMDS administration assistant. Officials at
Dec. 15, 2011 ISAF commander views CAS mission first hand The commander of International Security Assistance Force experienced close air support first hand when he received an orientation flight Nov. 17 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan.Marine Gen. John R. Allen, ISAF commander, flew in a 335th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron F-15E Strike Eagle to experience
Dec. 14, 2011 Jet fuel runs in the family For many, a father has an important role in their lives. Children look up to their dad for advice, leadership and knowledge and want to follow in his footsteps. This may change as they grow older, but for certain people the desire to be like their father doesn't change.Colonel Bruce Edwards, Air
Dec. 12, 2011 William Watson: A simple man People that join the military, sign that line for a variety of different reasons. Whether it is to get away from home, pursue an education, explore the world or a childhood dream, we all sign four or more years of our lives away, to fight for and defend our country no matter what it takes.William W.
Dec. 10, 2011 ACC announces Dohertys as O'Malley nominees Colonel Patrick Doherty, 4th Fighter Wing commander and his wife, Dee Dee were announced as the Air Combat Command nominee for the 2012 General and Mrs. Jerome F. O'Malley Award.The annual award recognizes the wing commander and spouse team who have best exhibited their own courage, power and grace
Dec. 8, 2011 New base entry cards required by Dec. 15 The 4th Security Forces Squadron (4 SFS) has begun using a hand-held scanner to check ID cards at all base gates. The initiative is part of the new Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS).DBIDS is a Homeland Security and Department of Defense initiative used to account for personnel,
Dec. 8, 2011 Smells like work The 4th Component Maintenance Squadron (CMS) fuel systems Airmen support the 4th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron with any fuel component related issues.Fuel systems is a mechanic based-job that requires hard work. The more work, the faster the time flies, even though you will smell like fuel, said
Dec. 8, 2011 Pharmacy allows prescriptions transfers The 4th Medical Group pharmacy now allows patients to transfer prescriptions from civilian pharmacies (e.g. Walgreens, CVS, Rite-Aid, etc.) to the clinic on base. This change was being implemented to increase the pharmacy's prescription recapture and because several off-base pharmacies are no longer