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  • Air Force officials automate active-duty assignment notifications

    Air Force officials are automating active-duty assignment notifications for Airmen in the ranks of lieutenant colonel and below beginning Jan. 21. Airmen will receive an e-mail notification about their new assignments and have seven days to acknowledge their assignments through the Virtual Military

  • New vice chief of staff takes office

    Gen. Philip M. Breedlove took over as vice chief of staff of the Air Force Jan. 14, succeeding Gen. Carrol H. "Howie" Chandler who held the position since August 2009.General Breedlove most recently served as the Air Force deputy chief of staff for operations, plans and requirements, a position he

  • Med Group crowned soccer champs

    The 36th Medical Group was crowned champs after defeating the 36th Civil Engineer Squadron 3-1, during the 2010 Intramural Soccer Championship game, here Jan. 10."Both teams played a great game with a lot of heart," said William Darling, Med Group coach. "CE put up a fight, but I've known this whole

  • Air Force officials caution against geotags, location-based services

    Social media offers many Airmen another way to keep in touch with colleagues, friends and family, but users need to be aware of the risks associated with technical tools that help them share information, officials said Jan. 7.As more Airmen and their family members use smartphones to take pictures

  • Andersen conducts active-shooter exercise

    Exercise evaluators looked on as the sound of gunfire ripped through the halls and the casualty count climbed during an active-shooter scenario at the 36th Medical Group here Jan. 12.The ability of Andersen Airmen to subdue an assailant, care for injured personnel and transport them to a secure

  • Andersen to host Retiree Appreciation Day

    Andersen Air Force Base is scheduled to host its annual Retiree Appreciation Day at 8 a.m. Jan 22 at the Sunrise Conference Center here.The day's festivities are open to all retired military servicemembers and their families, and will feature a complimentary Continental breakfast courtesy of the

  • Survey to assess Andersen quality of life

    In an Air Force with more than 350,000 active-duty members alone, it may seem the opinions of one person are inconsequential. However, in an ongoing attempt to improve well-being, leadership has implemented a solution.The Integrated Delivery System Working Group is sponsoring the 2011 Community

  • Andersen's Best: Tech. Sgt. Tyrone Yeargin, 736th Security Forces Squadron

    Tech. Sgt. Tyrone Yeargin, 736th Security Forces Squadron, was awarded Andersen's Best here Dec. 28.Sergeant Yeargin was nominated for superior performance as NCO in charge of Operations. He supervises 24 expeditionary Airmen, ensuring all are properly equipped and trained for United States Pacific

  • Chairman calls for military self-examination

    As the military enjoys tremendous support from the American people, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said now is the time to step back, assess the impact of 10 years of war and ensure the institution remains on course.Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, opening a leadership conference Jan. 10 at the

  • Defense Department officials to prune senior ranks, freeze staffing

    Defense Department officials will reduce senior ranks and freeze civilian staffing levels, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said Jan. 6."The monetary savings from ... reductions in senior personnel will be relatively modest, and mostly consist of the extra staff and amenities that, by tradition,

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