MAY 6, 2015, WASHINGTON (AFNS) - More than two million public employees protect the nation through service in the armed forces, and more than 160,000 of them are Air Force civilian full-time, part-time, term, temp and nonappropriated fund Airmen. Often working behind the scenes in support of their military teammates, civilian Airmen help provide a stable foundation at … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2015
Non-Commissioned Officers Advise Care for Key Assignments
WASHINGTON (Army News Service, May 6, 2015) - The Army must be more selective and careful when choosing Soldiers to serve in key positions, such as recruiters or drill sergeants, said non-commissioned officers, or NCOs, at the first-ever NCO Solarium. Master Sgt. Danny Ibarra, 21st Theater Sustainment Command (Operations and Support), said the Army needs to do a better job … [Read more...]
Soldiers Take Tough Stance on Physical Fitness Test Failures
WASHINGTON (Army News Service, May 6, 2015) - Soldiers at the first-ever NCO Solarium said they felt the Army has gone soft on those who have failed their Army Physical Fitness Tests, or APFT, too many times - and called for more discipline in enforcing standards. Sgt. 1st Class Jason Ruiz, Headquarters Services Company, U.S. Army North, said allowing Soldiers, who have … [Read more...]
Air Force Celebrates Public Service Recognition Week
MAY 5, 2015, WASHINGTON (AFNS) - The Air Force is honoring its civilian Airmen, as part of the weeklong Public Service Recognition Week, May 3-9. PSRW is a nation-wide campaign to recognize people who serve the nation as federal, state, county and local government employees. It's to highlight their contributions and to say “thank you for your … [Read more...]
Blue Angels Name 2016-2017 Commanding Officer
MAY 5, 2015, PENSACOLA, Fla. (NNS) - The U.S. Navy flight demonstration squadron, the Blue Angels, announced the commanding officer for the 2016-17 seasons during a press conference at the National Naval Aviation Museum on board Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida, May 4. A selection panel comprised of ten admirals and former commanding officers selected Cmdr. Ryan … [Read more...]