• F-15E pilot selected to receive Jabara Award

    An F-15E Strike Eagle pilot and 2004 graduate of the Air Force Academy was selected Jan. 25 to receive the 2011 Col. James Jabara Award for Airmanship.Capt. Michael Polidor, a member of Air Force Global Strike Command, distinguished himself through heroic actions in an Operation Enduring Freedom

  • Navy, AF Academy baseball teams square off in Kinston

    The first ever "Freedom Classic" takes place at Historic Grainger Stadium Feb. 25-27. The Freedom Classic brings college baseball back to the Historic Grainger Stadium as the Naval Academy and Air Force Academy battle in a three game series."We are inviting all of Eastern North Carolina to honor and

  • Tax Center to open Feb. 1

    Tax season is upon us! Volunteers from the 4th Fighter Wing will once again provide free tax help, to include electronic filing, for active-duty, retired, National Guard and Reserve members serving under Title 10 U.S.C. and their families. Although the concept of filing federal or state income taxes

  • Fire extinguisher maintenance saves lives

    Portable fire extinguishers are in most fires the first line defense for building occupants. These extinguishers are only good if they are properly maintained, inspected and the user has the ability to operate them. If you have a fire extinguisher then you should be performing a regular inspection

  • Structural Airmen help keep jets in sky

    Good things come to those with patience and who show dedication to reaching their goals. This is the case for Airmen striving to complete their aircraft structural maintenance upgrade training. These Airmen begin their training with a 14-week technical school in Pensacola, Fla. After they arrive at

  • 4th CES named Best CE Squadron in Air Force

    The 4th Civil Engineer Squadron brought in the New Year with a bang, as they were named the best large civil engineer squadron in the Air Force for fiscal year 2010. The Air Force's Curtin Award, a highly coveted award, created by the Society of American Military Engineers in 1966 recognizes the

  • Milestones

    Congratulations to the following contracting Airmen and civilians who were recently recognized by Air Combat Command for their outstanding performance with annual awards:2010 ACC Outstanding Small Contracting Unit4th Contracting Squadron2010 ACC Outstanding Contracting Civilian, GS-12 and

  • SRC offers Airmen NFL Sunday Ticket, XBOX 360s, WI-FI

    Airmen now have a new place to relax, meet with friends and enjoy free entertainment; the Solid Rock Café. The purpose of the SRC, located in the same building as the Southern Eagle Dining Facility, is to give Airmen a quality place on base to spend their off-duty time. "We believe the SRC will

  • Air Force introduces new Controlled Spend Account travel cards

    The Air Force is currently converting from the existing Government Travel Card to the new Controlled Spend Account travel cards. The new card will cater to the traveler by providing an increased flexibility to meet the cardholder's travel needs, officials say.Air Force officials anticipate this card

  • Community Assessment Survey: Be heard

    The Integrated Delivery System Working Group is sponsoring the 2011 Community Assessment Survey of servicemembers, reservists, military spouses and civilians. This survey is the best way for Air Force community members to make their opinions and needs known. The results of the survey will be used by