• 4th CS revolutionizes customer service

    The 4th Communications Squadron is taking innovative steps to change the way they do business. On February 1st, the 4th CS will combine all of its customer service telephone numbers into a single number that will be the hub of all customer operations. "This is an automated virtual help desk," said

  • NCOs take STEP forward in rank

    Two staff sergeants were promoted to technical sergeant and one technical sergeant entered the senior NCO ranks as a master sergeant Jan. 11 here. Technical Sgts. Andre Perry and Luther Holsonback, an air traffic control watch supervisor and Airman Leadership school instructor respectively, and

  • Air Force alters cold-weather gear policy

    The deputy chief of staff for manpower and personnel here recently authorized commanders to use their discretion to authorize deviation from policy for wear of cold-weather battle dress uniform outer garments with the airman battle uniform during the coming winter months. "The original guidance was

  • Local bakery helps Airmen make serious dough

    The 4th Services Squadron's Southern Eagle Dining Facility and Mickey's Bakery of Goldsboro recently implemented an internship program for Airman bakers. In other words, Airmen attending the program can expect to make some serious "dough." "The internship provides specialty training we do not

  • AFPC releases post-deployment respite guidance

    Beginning Jan. 19, 2007, eligible active-duty Airmen who deploy 12 or more months during a preceding 36-month period are entitled to administrative absence time off. All active-duty, Guard and Reserve Airmen are eligible for this time off. Separate guidance for National Guard and Reserve personnel

  • Certain officer, enlisted bonuses expired Dec. 31

    Certain bonus programs for Reserve and active duty officer and enlisted personnel expired Dec. 31 due to the president not signing the fiscal 2008 National Defense Authorization Act and returning it to Congress for changes. All reenlistments for eligible Airmen in Air Force Specialty Codes with a

  • HAWC guides Airmen toward healthy holiday habits

    With the holiday season comes a feast with all the trimmings. Turkeys, hams, cakes and cookies line the frozen food sections and aisles of local shopping centers, a recipe for disaster for Airmen trying to maintain fitness during this festive time of year. The reason many people overindulge during