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  • Special assignments considered for Airmen in time of need

    Being the parent of a teenager with a bipolar disorder, said one Randolph AFB Airman, is often a difficult and emotional journey. "Like any parent of a child with special needs, there's always a concern that the next location will not have the medical or psychiatric facilities to care for my son,"

  • Military ID cardholders to see changes in 2009

    A military identification card overhaul that began in 2008 is scheduled to start the second phase of a three-phase process in 2009. The Department of Defense is currently working on providing more secure Common Access Cards and Teslin Cards by removing all Social Security numbers from ID cards. "We

  • Moody kicks off AFAF campaign

    In an effort to raise money for Air Force members throughout the world, the 2009 Air Force Assistance Fund "Commitment to Caring" campaign for Moody officially kicked off March 13 and will run until April 23. The six-week campaign was established Air Force-wide to provide for an annual effort to

  • Aerospace ground equipment teams provide ground power to airpower

    (Editors Note: This is part of a series written on the 389th Fighter Squadron's participation in Red Flag 09-3 at Nellis Air Force Base) Keeping more than 90 aircraft flying at Red Flag 09-3 requires the efforts of hundreds of maintenance experts working behind the scenes at Nellis Air Force Base.

  • HAWC class helps Airmen with back, neck problems

    A class that assists individuals with back and neck issues is scheduled from 2-3 p.m. March 24 to be held at the Health and Wellness Center here. The class, taught by the 23rd Medical Group's physical therapy clinic, targets back and neck problems not related to injuries or trauma. Offered the

  • Outdoor Extravaganza to showcase services and programs

    A showcase of programs and services that Outdoor Adventures and Recreation offers is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 3 to be held at Mission Lake here. The Outdoor Extravaganza will feature a free lunch, demonstration from downtown vendors and displays that show much of what the 23rd Force

  • 'Letter to Airmen' discusses balanced approach

    In his current Letter to Airmen, the secretary of the Air Force highlights the need to create a balance across the Air Force. "A balanced approach means prevailing in today's operations while investing in new capabilities, force structure, skills and technologies to meet tomorrow's needs," Secretary

  • Public affairs chief takes stock of tumultuous year

    Information is a critical element of national power, and public affairs personnel have a role in how the government and military employ that element, the outgoing principal deputy assistant secretary of defense for public affairs said March 12 here. "Information is absolutely part of diplomacy and