Feb. 22, 2010 New concept for annual AF Assistance Fund campaign announced Air Force officials are introducing a new concept this year for the annual Air Force Assistance Fund "Commitment to Caring" campaign, which provides Airmen the opportunity to contribute to four official Air Force charitable organizations.The campaign, now in its 37th year, will run during a
Feb. 22, 2010 ‘My Biz’ offers certifications, licenses updating for civilians A tab in "My Biz" allows civilian employees to update and view their completed certifications and licenses through the self-service module in the Defense Civilian Personnel Data System. "We always look for ways to improve the customer experience and one way to do that is by providing immediate
Feb. 22, 2010 Extensions mean current regional contractors will serve TRICARE beneficiaries through March 2011 Contract extensions issued by TRICARE Management Activity (TMA) mean TRICARE beneficiaries in the United States won't need to learn new phone numbers and Web sites any time soon. Current regional health care contractors, Health Net Federal Services in the North, Humana Military Healthcare Services
Feb. 22, 2010 Developing healthy eating habits The task of swapping unhealthy eating habits for healthy ones can feel overwhelming. Sometimes the hardest part about getting started is breaking the process down into manageable pieces. The following are tips to help take the first few steps toward a lifetime of healthier eating:·The lay of the
Feb. 22, 2010 New EFMP program kicks off at base The Airman and Family Readiness Center will be hosting its first Exceptional Family Member Program/Special Needs Kick Off event March 17 at the Malmstrom youth center from 6 to 8 p.m. The event will include speakers from different agencies involved with the program to cover objectives, the roles and
Feb. 22, 2010 AFSA International President visits Malmstrom The Air Force Sergeants Association's International President, Jeffrey Ledoux, visited Malmstrom's 1156 chapter for a luncheon at the base dining facility Feb. 9. During the luncheon, Mr. Ledoux talked about the importance of AFSA, and the several legislative issues that he and many others fight for
Feb. 11, 2010 AFCESA Airfield Pavement Evaluation Team departs for Haiti: Four members of the 819th RED HORSE Squadron supplement their efforts A three-person Air Force Airfield Pavement Evaluation Team from the Air Force Civil Engineer Support Agency, or AFCESA, will spend at least 30 days in Haiti identifying construction repairs needed to increase the capacity of the country's airfields. Four 819th RED HORSE Squadron heavy construction
Feb. 11, 2010 AFSPC announces its Media Contest winners for 2009 Air Force Space Command Public Affairs announced its 2009 Media Contest winners ... and the winners are:Best News Article - Staff Sgt. Benjamin Rojek, 30th Space Wing Public Affairs, Vandenberg AFB Calif.; 2nd Place: Staff Sgt. Daniel Martinez, 50th SW/PA Schriever AFB, Colo.; 3rd Place: Master Sgt.
Feb. 11, 2010 Airman Leadership School Class 10-C graduates The following senior airmen graduated from Airman Leadership School Feb. 9 and were recognized at a dinner in their honor at the Grizzly Bend Club.Frederick Brown, 341st Missile Security Forces SquadronScott Brown, 341st Civil Engineer SquadronMichael Brownfield, 341st Security Support
Feb. 11, 2010 Self-Help Store offers products to help save energy "Change a Light... Change the World" was December 2009's energy conservation slogan for the U.S. Air Force. In the past six months, the Self-Help Store staff have issued 1,525 compact fluorescent lights, or CFLs, to housing residents to replace incandescent bulbs in base housing units. If each of