by Tech. Sgt. Shawn J. Jones Air Force Public Affairs Agency 8/3/2012 - WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- The terms and conditions for the Air Force's travel charge card are changing, but Airmen can hang on to their blue cards. From Aug. 7 through the end of September, the Air Force Banking Office will e-mail some 300,000 Airmen, informing them that their controlled spend account card … [Read more...]
Air Force Officials Release E-5 Promotion List
Air Force Personnel Center Public Affairs 8/2/2012 - RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) -- More than 13,400 senior airmen -- 40 percent of those eligible -- have been selected for promotion to staff sergeant. To see the list, click here. Staff sergeant is the first noncommissioned officer rank. Those selected will be promoted beginning in September, depending on their promotion sequence … [Read more...]
Through Airmen’s Eyes: Airman saves man from drowning
August 2, 2012 by Steve Pivnick 81st Medical Group Public Affairs KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. (AFNS) -- (This feature is part of the "Through Airmen's Eyes" series on AF.mil. These stories focus on a single Airman, highlighting their Air Force story.) A recent family outing turned into a lifesaving event for a Keesler Air Force Base medical technician. Airman 1st Class … [Read more...]
The Bane Workout – Get Ready for Basic Training
August 1, 2012 Tom Hardy's Bane character, in the new Batman movie, has been making headlines not just for his role, but for his muscles. Hardy stacked 30 pounds of muscle in 4 months for his role as Bane. He has yet to release his workout routine, but I have a good guess that it included what I call the D-C-N of fitness. The upcoming release of my Strength Stack 52 … [Read more...]
DOD, VA Release Mobile App Targeting PTSD
7/31/2012 - WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- The Defense and Veterans Affairs departments have released a free Apple and Android smartphone mobile application for use with post-traumatic stress disorder treatment. The app is called PE Coach; PE stands for "prolonged exposure." Psychologists at the Defense Department's National Center for Telehealth and Technology, known as T2, and the VA … [Read more...]