June 29, 2007 Think before you drink Each year lives are lost, families shattered and careers are ended because of the miscalculations made by people who roll the dice and choose to get behind the wheel of a vehicle. These people convince themselves they can drive, even when they have alcohol in their system. According to
June 29, 2007 Fire department stresses firework rules, regulations Independence Day celebrations are built on traditions involving family, friends, parties and fireworks. The United States Fire Administration, part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, encourages Americans to include fire safety along with their Fourth of July activities. "Too often, we get
June 29, 2007 Air University makes earning bachelor’s degree easier once Airmen complete CCAF Airmen can now apply their Community College of the Air Force credits toward a bachelor's degree from a variety of universities and colleges. This can be done through the Air Force Virtual Education Center which links a prospective student to the new Air University Associate-to-Baccalaureate
June 29, 2007 Warriors celebrate spouse, family contributions to GWOT, Air Force mission The 819th RED HORSE Squadron hosted the base's quarterly Deployed Spouses Picnic Saturday at Sun Plaza Park. The picnic was an opportunity for those individuals whose spouse is deployed to meet and greet fellow spouses, enjoy lunch and be included in a raffle for a one-hour massage at a local health
June 29, 2007 Career assistance advisor provides advice to First Term Airmen If you are a First Term Airman and would like to experience another career in the Air Force, there is a way. FTA CAREERS early retraining is allowed at the half-way point (4-year enlistee can apply on the day he or she completes 24 months of service; 6-year enlistees can apply on the day they
June 28, 2007 Cyber defense a responsibility for all Airmen according to AF's top cyberspace general Air Force Cyberspace Command will provide the United States with vital capabilities in the Global War on Terrorism and is a domain for all Airmen to be aware of and defend, according to Lt. Gen. Robert Elder, Jr., who has been charged with standing up the new command. General Elder, 8th Air Force
June 28, 2007 'You aced it' - 20th AF/CC pats Team Malmstrom on back following release of inspection results Team Malmstrom received their much-awaited "grades" during the Air Force Space Command Inspector General's out-brief in the 3-Bay Hangar Monday. Not surprisingly, the wing "passed" the Nuclear Surety and Compliance Inspections with high marks, receiving the best ratings attainable in both
June 28, 2007 In a word: Excellent Air Combat Command's Office of the Inspector General sent a team of evaluators to Malmstrom June 11 to 18 to "evaluate initial response, employment, mission support, and ability to survive and operate capabilities for the 819th and 219th RED HORSE Squadrons" during a scheduled Operational Readiness
June 28, 2007 Officials seek public opinion on Newlan Creek Reservoir Faced with litter, vandalism and growing campfire and off-road vehicle impacts at Newlan Creek Reservoir near White Sulphur Springs, state officials are asking for public comment on two proposals to collect camping fees there. The popularity of the 265-acre reservoir has taxed the ability of Fish,