Eric M. Grill Air Force Personnel, Services and Manpower Public Affairs 3/8/2012 - JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) -- Military members wishing to root on their favorite college basketball team as they compete in the upcoming NCAA basketball championship tournament now have free online access to do so. Using their .mil email address, military members can register … [Read more...]
Chefs Compete in Largest U.S. Army Culinary Arts Competition Ever
March 7, 2012 By C. Todd Lopez It was cold inside the field house here, like a refrigerator, March 5, as military chefs prepared for another day of competitive cooking at the 37th U.S. Army Culinary Arts Competition. "Earlier you could see your breath in here," said Pfc. Caleigh Batchelder. "It was so cold. My hands were so cold." "They're shaking!" said Spc. Nicole … [Read more...]
Be Cautious: Geotagging Poses Security Risks
March 7, 2012 By Cheryl Rodewig FORT BENNING, Ga. (March 7, 2012) -- "Is a badge on Foursquare or Facebook worth your life?" The question was posed by Brittany Brown, social media manager of the Online and Social Media Division at the Office of the Chief of Public Affairs. It may sound outlandish, but in the age of social geotagging, it can be a reality. There are a number … [Read more...]
Tenure Change Continues to Affect Assignments
Debbie Gildea Air Force Personnel 3/7/2012 - JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) -- The January return to pre-2003 enlisted high year of tenure rates continues to impact assignments, Air Force Personnel Center officials announced today. High year of tenure is the maximum number of years enlisted Airmen in each grade may remain on active duty. In 2003, HYT was … [Read more...]
AF Releases Video Tutorial to Educate Civilians about AFPERS
ByTech. Sgt. Steve Grever Air Force Personnel, 3/6/2012 - JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas -- Air Force officials have created a video tutorial, or vodcast, to educate civil service employees, supervisors and human resources specialists about the information and resources available to civilians on the Air Force Personnel Services, or AFPERS, website. The five-minute … [Read more...]