May 31, 2011 414th MXS stands up A new squadron officially stood up and a new commander took the reins during a ceremony here May 26.Maj. Lydia Black assumed command of the new 414th Maintenance Squadron after Col. Keith Acree, 414th Fighter Group commander, ceremoniously unfurled the squadron guidon."The unfurling of a unit's
May 31, 2011 Iraqi airmen, U.S. advisers celebrate bittersweet PME graduation More than 160 Iraqi airmen graduated from a two-week enlisted professional development course taught by U.S. Air Force advisers here May 28. The students, who learned skills designed to make them more effective leaders, supervisors and managers, were praised by their American advisers for their
May 25, 2011 4th SFS shoots-out competition for National Police Week The 4th Security Forces Squadron hosted a National Police Week shoot-off competition at the Combined Arms Training and Maintenance range here May 20.Officers from the Goldsboro Police Department and Special Weapons and Tactics Team, North Carolina Highway Patrol, Air Force Office of Special
May 25, 2011 PLAYpass provides relief from deployment blues A new program that provides respite for deployment-affected Airmen and families will kick-off May 31.PLAYpass is a discount card program that replaces the DePLAYment program offered during the Year of the Air Force Family."PLAYpass offers discount cards that provide servicemembers and their eligible
May 24, 2011 Right on PAR The post-attack reconnaissance team are the people who leave a hardened structure after a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear or explosive attack. Their mission is to check the surrounding area for casualties, unexploded ordnance, contamination and damage to structures or equipment.Airmen
May 24, 2011 Air Force officials announce civilian hiring control Air Force leaders announced that hiring controls were instituted May 9 to reduce projected growth of the civilian workforce.The Air Force-wide efforts to stem the civilian personnel growth are a result of the Secretary of Defense's efficiency initiatives to maintain civilian manning at fiscal year
May 23, 2011 Music for the soul Members of Team Seymour and the Goldsboro community sold out tickets to The Paramount Theater in Goldsboro, N.C. to see the U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Band, May 19, 2011. The band has 45 active duty Airmen and all musicians auditioned and were accepted into the band before attending basic
May 19, 2011 Occupancy sensors – using technology to save energy "Remember to turn off the lights when you leave!" For some, this simple reminder is an easy habit to develop. For others, this incessant reminder rings of reprimands from parents during childhood or teenage years. While it can be very easy to remember to conserve electricity when paying for the
May 19, 2011 Summer adventures call for summer safety It's that time of year again. Air Force leaders are launching their massive 101 Critical Days of Summer campaign to stress the importance of practicing safety during all things related to summer activities. "With increased activities comes increased risk," said Staff Sgt. David Almy, 4th Fighter