By Eve Goodkind Health and Fitness for Soldiers It’s important for everyone to stay fit and healthy; but for soldiers, it’s essential to have a high level of physical fitness in order to perform at the optimum level. The rise in obesity in the United States has sparked renewed interest in physical fitness, leading to more studies on the effects of … [Read more...]
Standards? What standards?
10/8/2012 Commentary by Chief Master Sgt. Phillip Robinson 8th Fighter Wing Recently, I was asked the difference between a good NCO and a great NCO. Well, I answered the question as best I could, but failed to mention "standards." You see, a good NCO sets his sights on just meeting standards, while a great NCO is continually trying to exceed standards and motivates his … [Read more...]
First Things First: Get Your Degrees in Order
Commentary by Chief Master Sgt. David Brinkley 451st Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs 10/8/2012 - KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, Afghanistan (AFNS) -- In 1972 the Community College of the Air Force was established by the Air Force Chief of Staff, General John D. Ryan. Four years later, President Gerald Ford authorized the Air Force, by law, to confer the associate degree. The CCAF … [Read more...]
Air Force Launches New GPS Satellite
10/4/2012 - CAPE CANAVERAL AIR FORCE STATION, Fla. (AFNS) The U.S. Air Force successfully launched a United Launch Alliance Delta IV-Medium rocket carrying the third Global Positioning System IIF satellite at 8 a.m. EDT today, Oct. 4, from Space Launch Complex 37. "The 45th Space Wing, Space and Missile Systems Center's GPS Directorate, Boeing and United Launch Alliance team … [Read more...]
Applebee’s Offers FREE Meals to Veterans, Active Military
This Veterans Day, Sunday, Nov. 11, Applebee’s restaurants will again offer a FREE meal to veterans and active military to say Thank You to the neighborhood’s real heroes. Here are the details: All U.S. veterans and active duty personnel with proof of current or former military service will be treated to a free meal at all Applebee’s in their … [Read more...]