• Military benefits from struggling economy

    We have it pretty good in the Air Force. A steady paycheck, health insurance, education funds, a free gym membership, and lawyers on retainer. Even if you only have a couple of stripes, you make enough money to live comfortably. As the U.S. economy continues to nosedive, and unemployment rates climb

  • 442nd Fighter Wing completes ORI

    After a rigorous operational readiness inspection an Air Combat Command inspector-general team has confirmed that the 442nd Fighter Wing is capable of carrying out its combat mission even though the wing will need to re-accomplish portions of the inspection at a later date. "Be assured, the IG has

  • U.S. seeks to counter enemy's 'weapon of choice'

    Defense Department officials here said Oct. 29 that they expect U.S. forces in Afghanistan to continue to be targeted by improvised explosive devices -- which have claimed more lives there than any other weapon -- while it seeks ways to counter the threat. As President Barack Obama and his advisers

  • DOD officials: Military will have enough H1N1 vaccine

    As shipments of some 3.7 million doses of H1N1 vaccine ordered by the Defense Department continue to arrive from the manufacturer, more than enough will be available for all military personnel and their beneficiaries, military medical experts said here Oct. 30. Navy Cmdr. Danny Shiau, in the

  • Tricare announces H1N1 immunization policy

    Immunizations against the H1N1 virus will soon be available, and people are eager to take precautions. Tricare Prime, Standard and Extra beneficiaries can get their shots from network and non-network providers without paying a deductible or making a co-payment. A temporary waiver allows retired

  • AFGSC leadership releases command's mission, vision

    Air Force Global Strike Command recently went "off site" for the better part of three days to focus on producing a command mission and vision as a guide to Global Strike Airmen about where the new command is heading. AFGSC leadership gathered near the National Military Park in Vicksburg, Miss., Oct.

  • Munitions integration between Air Force, Air Guard a success

    Total Force Integration has been the main focus here over the past few years. The base is home to the United States Air Force, Air Force Reserve, Missouri Air National Guard and Missouri Army National Guard, who all contribute to flying missions ranging from the B-2 Stealth Bomber to the A-10

  • ALS Class 10-A graduates

    The Whiteman Airman Leadership School Class 10-A graduated 29 future supervisors during a ceremony Oct. 29 at the Mission's End. The award winners were: John L. Levitow: Senior Airman Scott Johnson, 509th Bomb Wing Distinguished Graduates: Senior Airman Joshua Montambeault, 509th Maintenance

  • 442nd Fighter Wing gets "it" done rain or shine

    The 442nd Fighter Wing recently underwent an Operational Readiness Inspection Oct. 23 through 29. 442nd FW personnel worked around the clock in cold and wet weather conditions during the foru-day exercise. The ORI prepared Airmen for real-world deployment situations such as chemical and biological

  • Stop loss Airmen eligible for compensation

    Current and former Airmen who were involuntarily held on active duty beyond an approved separation or retirement date as a direct result of stop loss between Sept. 11, 2001, and Sept. 30, 2009, may be eligible for a Retroactive Stop Loss Special Pay compensation of $500 for each month they were