WASHINGTON, January 16, 2014 (AFNS) - Thirty-four intercontinental ballistic missile launch officers at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont., have been implicated in cheating on the ICBM launch officer proficiency test, Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James said Jan. 15. The revelations emerged during an investigation into alleged illegal drug possession, James said. The officers … [Read more...]

TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla., January 9, 2014 (AFNS) - Tinker AFB Airmen will update ground maintenance and mission planning software in support of a new Air Force contract that will increase the B-52 Stratofortress's "smart-weapons" capacity by 50 percent. The $24.6 million agreement stipulates that Boeing will develop a modification to existing weapon launchers so the … [Read more...]

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va., January 9, 2014 (AFNS) - Most disputes between landlords and tenants are caused by one or both of the parties' failure to meet its obligations related to the rental property. There are several steps tenants can take to ensure tenancy is peaceful and dispute-free as possible. Service members and their families should seek legal advice anytime … [Read more...]

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo., Jan. 8, 2014 (AFNS) - More than one month after Air Force Space Command's implementation of lock-out procedures for individuals found to have inappropriately transmitted Personally Identifiable Information, PII breaches still remain a significant issue. While the average number of daily incidences of PII breaches have decreased there is still … [Read more...]

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, Jan. 8, 2014 (AFNS) -- Eligible active-duty enlisted Airmen interested in pursuing a nursing commission have until Feb. 28 to submit their intent to apply, Air Force Personnel Center officials said yesterday. The Nurse Enlisted Commissioning Program offers eligible members with an opportunity to earn a bachelor's degree in nursing and an … [Read more...]