• New changes to TA qualifications

    The Air Force has modified the Military Tuition Assistance (TA) program for fiscal year (FY) 14 to ensure its continuation despite the constraints of anticipated smaller budgets.While the military TA rates for FY14 remain unchanged and eligible Airmen will be able to receive $4,500 total this fiscal

  • Lead overexposure concern in the local area

    When people hear of lead overexposure, most think of children exposed to contaminated toys and old paint. Some people may also think of industrial workers who handle hazardous chemicals. However, a potential lead poisoning threat also exists in some of the hobbies we enjoy. One hobby, in particular,

  • Find your real-life Cinderella story

    In Disney's "Cinderella," the main character struggles with finding a dress to wear to the Prince's ball, ultimately relying on the help of a fairy godmother to outfit her with a magical gown and glass slippers.Cinderella gets her happy ending, but what about the women in real-life who do not have a

  • Aircraft part store aids the mission

    (Editor's note: This is part three of a three-part series about sections of the 509th Logistics Readiness Squadron Material Management Flight)As B-2 Spirits are flown around the world as part of strategic deterrence and global strike operations, a small group of Airmen work in a warehouse,

  • August 2013 Courts-Martial, Article 15s, and Discharges

    In August 2013, 10 members were punished under Article 15; Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), five members were administratively separated from the Air Force, and no court-martials completed during this month. Article 15s (10)An airman first class from the 509th Security Forces Squadron

  • Using, recycling and giving back

    Paper, aluminum, plastic and cardboard are necessary resources used on a daily basis to complete tasks that would not be possible without them. Once used, they are usually thrown into a bin to await the process of recycling. The 509th Force Support Squadron recycling center plays an important role

  • Vietnam Wall gives veterans a moment to reflect

    Civilians, Service members and veterans in the Johnson County area gathered to attend the opening ceremony of the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall at the Concordia Aquatic Center in Concordia, Mo., Sept. 4.The wall will be on display at the baseball field near the aquatic center until Sept. 8."I

  • From the zoo to Missouri Air National Guard blue

    For one Missouri Air National Guardsman, life as a Citizen-Airman is far from the wilds of her civilian career.Airman Casey Self, a zookeeper at the Kansas City Zoo, joined the 131st Bomb Wing to expand her resume from taking care of animals on land and water to people in the sky, as well."When I