• Drug use ends Airman's career

    An Airman from the 4th Equipment Maintenance Squadron received nine months confinement, reduction in rank to Airman Basic, forfeiture of $933 pay per month for nine months, and a bad conduct discharge in a trial here March 27. Airman Basic Lee Allen Knueppel pled guilty to violating Article 80 of

  • Child Abuse Prevention: Whose responsibility is it?

    During the month of April, family advocacy programs, local and federal agencies, and citizens across the nation focus special attention on the prevention of child abuse. The month reflects a special reminder to each of us that the prevention of child abuse must become a personal priority and

  • Base ambulance policy can impact tax payer wallets

    The 4th Medical Group has noticed a rising trend in the number of 9-1-1 calls for non-emergency situations. The 9-1-1 system should only be used in an emergency, said Capt. Sina Ziemak, a nurse who maintains the contract with the Wayne County ambulance service. A medical group defines an emergency

  • Servicemembers can get help with mortgage problems

    Many programs are available for military members facing credit-wrecking foreclosures. The Homeowners Assistance Program - originally designed to protect servicemembers from real estate losses associated with base realignments and closures - has been extended to include losses associated with

  • 4th Fighter Wing Airman wins 9th Air Force award

    A senior noncommissioned officer here earned a 9th Air Force outstanding performer award at Langley Air Force Base, Va., March 5. A drive to get the job done led Senior Master Sgt. Sonya Mayo, 4th Force Support Squadron, to earn the Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year award, for both the 9th

  • Personnel center automates probationary period notifications

    In the Air Force Personnel Center's ongoing effort to improve consistency and efficiency across the Air Force, supervisors will now receive an e-mail notification when one of their civilian employees is within 90 days of completing a probationary period. New employees and new supervisors serve an