• Coming Feb. 22, single 800 number for all Airmen

    Members of the Total Force - regular Air Force, Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve, civilian and retired Airmen - are on line to have one central phone number for help with their personnel questions starting at 5 p.m. Central Standard Time Feb. 22. Members of the Air Force community should call

  • 4th Fighter Wing Airmen honored at annual awards

    The 2009 4th Fighter Wing annual awards winners were announced Feb. 7. The Airmen in the first seven categories will go to Langley Air Force base, Va., to compete against Airmen across Air Combat Command. Airman of the Year Senior Airman Jose Suarez-Campos, 4th Security Forces Squadron

  • Maintainers battle wear, tear

    Flying at 500 mph against five times the force of gravity brings extra significance to the term "wear and tear." Keeping the 4th Fighter Wing's fleet of almost 100 F-15E Strike Eagles safe and strong, despite the intense wear and tear, is the job of 50-plus Airmen who work at the 4th Equipment

  • Public health: Stay informed during peanut recall

    The 4th Medical Group Public Heath flight is advising base personnel here to check products containing peanuts against the Food and Drug Administration recall list. http://www.fda.gov/oc/opacom/hottopics/salmonellatyph.html#recalls The Public Health flight is in constant contact with base food and

  • Airmen get more than they bargained for in "yo-yo" car sales

    Airmen should be aware of car dealerships that are quick to approve vehicle purchases. The buyer may get much more than they bargained for. Consumers expect dealerships to uphold hold up their end of an agreement if timely payments are made, but what happens when they don't? A "yo-yo" sale is when a

  • General offers top perspective to Airmen here

    Air Combat Command's commander offered his perspective on current Air Force topics to 4th Fighter Wing Airmen here Jan. 23. "First of all, I want to thank you for your service," Gen. John Corley said. "And I'm genuine about it because I'm serving with you as an Airman." As the son, husband and

  • Veteran crew chief receives surprise promotion

    A crew chief from the 336th Aircraft Maintenance Unit received a surprise promotion here Dec. 24. Master Sgt. Edwin Williams had served 18 years in the Air Force - four as a technical sergeant - before the surprise promotion. The Stripes for Exceptional Performers program awards outstanding Airmen

  • Equipment maintainer receives surprise promotion

    An aerospace ground equipment maintainer from the 4th Equipment Maintenance Squadron received a surprise promotion here Dec. 24. Technical Sgt. Todd Ely had spent 12 years in the Air Force - six as a staff sergeant - when he received the surprise promotion. The Stripes for Exceptional Performers