6/20/2012 - WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office announced today that the remains of two servicemen, missing in action from the Vietnam War, have been identified and are being returned to their families for burial with full military honors. Lt. Col. Charles M. Walling of Phoenix was buried June 15 at Arlington National Cemetery in … [Read more...]
Officials Release TSgt Promotion Stats
June 20, 2012 JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO - RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) -- Air Force officials selected 8,518 of 37,402 eligible staff sergeants for promotion to technical sergeant for a selection rate of 22.77 percent. The average score for those selected was 321.94, with an average time in grade of 5.39 years and time in service of 10.58 years, respectively. Weighted factor averages … [Read more...]
New Playground Dedicated for Children of the Fallen
By Christin Michaud Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations Public Affairs 6/19/2012 - DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Del. (AFNS) -- Donors, wing leaders and distinguished guests were on hand for a ribbon cutting ceremony of a new playground at the Fisher House for Families of the Fallen June 18 here. The playground, dedicated to the children who travel to Dover Air Force Base, Del., to … [Read more...]
Become a Pilot For a Day
By Airman 1st Class Alexander W. Riedel Air Force News Service 6/18/2012 - FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. -- 'Become a Pilot Day' is an annual event held at the National Air and Space Museum's Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va. More than 45 aircraft were on display as the museum's Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, including two A-10 Thunderbolt IIs and a C-17 Globemaster III, which … [Read more...]
12 Myths to Trash if You Want to Get Hired
Courtesy of USAA No matter what career you're seeking, finding employment continues to be a challenge. To improve your chances, career experts advise avoiding these common misconceptions. Myth 1: Most jobs are advertised in newspapers and online sites. Only 15% to 20% of job openings are publicly posted, reports Randall Hansen, publisher of Quintessential Careers website. … [Read more...]