Jan. 15, 2008 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
Jan. 10, 2008 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
Jan. 7, 2008 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
Jan. 7, 2008 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
Dec. 19, 2007 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