January 05, 2015, JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas - Two members of the 149th Fighter Wing, Texas Air National Guard have opened their hearts and homes to future military working dogs. The dogs are from the Department of Defense(DoD) Military Working Dog (MWD) Breeding Program, which is operated by the U.S. Air Force’s 341st Training Squadron. The wing and the … [Read more...]
Air Force Announces No Involuntary Force Management Programs for FY15
DECEMBER 18, 2014, WASHINGTON (AFNS) - Air Force officials announced there is no longer a need to conduct involuntary force management programs for fiscal year 2015 following a year of significant reductions designed to meet the Defense Department strategic and budgetary guidance. Officials confirmed that fiscal year 2014 goals were achieved to size and shape the force, … [Read more...]
Air Force Seeks Enlisted Nurse Commissioning Program Applicants
DECEMBER 17, 2014, JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) - Eligible active-duty enlisted Airmen interested in a nursing commission have until Feb. 27, to get career field functional manager approval and submit an" intent to apply" email to the Air Force Personnel Center, officials said today. The Nurse Enlisted Commissioning Program offers members an opportunity to … [Read more...]
Operation Christmas Drop Supplies Islands with Bundles of Joy
DECEMBER 17, 2014, ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (AFNS) - The men and women from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam and Yokota Air Base, Japan, dropped its last bundle of joy Dec. 13, to the Micronesian Islands as Operation Christmas Drop came to an end just in time for the holiday season. What started as a small crew packing what they could in a small canister and dropping it … [Read more...]
Santa’s Workshop Rceives Upgrade
DECEMBER 16, 2014, RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany (AFNS) - Most children recognize the iconic figure whose rotund physique is decked out in a red and white suit with a joyous demeanor and a belly that jiggles like a bowl full of jelly every time he lets out a "ho, ho, ho!" The figure is Santa Claus of course, and this year, in order to ensure every child has a chance to smile on … [Read more...]