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  • Master sergeant promotions released

    Congratulations to the follow technical sergeants who were selected for promotion to master sergeant today:Air Armament Center Sean Madlin Stayce Molina ACC TRSS Det 9 Dana Harris AFELM USJFCOM Ronnie Carter Christopher Noel AFOSI Det 104 Amanda Hardy 1st Special Operation Squadron Nicholas Bowers

  • Air Force accepting physical therapist applications

    The Air Force is accepting applications until Nov. 21 for the Doctor of Physical Therapy program, which begins October 2009 at the Health Science Center at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Only active-duty Airmen who possess a baccalaureate degree, or those who are in the final semester prior to receiving a

  • Commander bids farewell to wing

    When Col. Eric Pohland retires as commander of the 96th Air Base Wing June 26, he can look back on a successful turn at the helm. Colonel Pohland said he had two main objectives when he assumed command in November 2007 after serving as the wing's vice commander from June 2006 to October 2007. He

  • 1st SOMXS claims Eglin Intramural Softball Championship

    With tremendous effort, the 1st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron emerged the victors against the 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron, 29-11, for the Eglin Intramural Softball Championship June 19. Teammates from the 1st SOMXS earned a No. 2 seed in the final game with a standing of 7-2 to

  • Air Armament Center ambassadors selected

    Maj. Gen. David  Eidsaune, Program Executive Officer for Weapons and Air Armament Center Commander, recently selected the 2008 James E. Plew Outstanding Community Ambassadors. Those selected were Gen. (retired) William Kirk, Mayor Michael Anderson, Mr. Thomas Rice and Mrs. Melinda Wickham. The

  • TRICARE Beneficiaries Put Pharmacy Costs on the Chopping Block

    TRICARE is actively informing beneficiaries of the savings they can experience with the TRICARE Mail Order Pharmacy (TMOP). Letters explaining TMOP and its convenient, safe and cost-saving features are being sent to beneficiaries who receive regular maintenance prescriptions at network retail

  • Navy, Air Force and Army kick-off joint exercise

    Navy Carrier Air Wing Eight (CVW-8) with support from Air Force surveillance and electronic warfare aircraft and an Army Patriot battalion are working closely together to defeat a 3-D irregular warfare threat over the snow-capped mountains in the northern Nevada desert. The event, which continues

  • Fuel keeps mission operational

    As the cost of gas rises, the 96th Logistic Readiness Squadron's Fuels Flight keeps a sharp eye on what it takes to keep the mission operational. There is truth to the purchasing power of the government. All fuel procured for the Department of Defense is through the Defense Energy Support Center.

  • New rules give Airmen more choices in death gratuity benefit designation

    Beginning July 1, Airmen will be able to select one or more persons of their choosing to receive death gratuity benefits. "This is a significant change to the DG benefits election option for all Airmen," said Steven Kelley, director of Air and Space Expeditionary Force Operations at the Air Force

  • How, when to begin filling a civilian vacancy

    One way to cut down on the time needed to fill a civilian vacancy is to begin earlier, Air Force Personnel Center officials said recently. "Supervisors can submit a request for personnel action at any time to their local Civilian Personnel Office," said Cathy Smoak, Human Resource Specialist, Air