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  • The ABC's of PCSing: A workshop that helps

    Does making a permanent change of station create discouragement, stress or aggravation?Is it something never looked forward to because of all the work that goes into it?There is no need to fear; the ABC's of PCSing is here!The Airman and Family Readiness Center holds its ABC's of PCSing workshop the

  • Setting the standard

    Members of the 86th Maintenance Squadron precision measurement equipment laboratory flight ensure accuracy, reliability, quality and survivability of test measurement and diagnostics equipment. They maintain TMDE by sustaining the Air Force Metrology and Calibration certification in support of the

  • Air Force Personnel Accountability and Assessment System

    You're on a beautiful and much deserved vacation when a seemingly harmless protest turns violent, resulting in widespread panic and civil unrest across the country, or a natural disaster occurs. Unfortunately, in today's world these scenarios are becoming increasingly more realistic. With summer

  • Team KMC: firefighters take part in Combat Challenge

    Eyes closed, imagining the upcoming challenge and attempting to take deep breaths in the mask that could potentially save her life.Going through each and every step of the course, visualizing what needs to be done in her head and taking another set of deep breaths. When she comes to the end of the

  • From idea to reality, programs flight keeps the ball rolling

    What would you do with $70.4 million? Buy a new car, house; pay off bills or a student loan? Would you give it away or even buy a tropical island?What about ensuring military structures are maintained? Or constructing new buildings on base and managing contracts for more than 25,000 personnel? Does

  • Airmen gain valuable lessons from FTAC

    Scared, wide-eyed and fresh from learning the basics of their trade, first-term Airmen journey onward toward their first duty assignment.Moving from the routines of basic training and technical school, these Airmen begin to evolve into proficient members of the Air Force. The First Term Airmen's

  • ‘Stop bullying now! Take a stand. Lend a hand’

    "Bullying can destroy childrens' lives. It can lead to depression, severe anxiety, academic failure or suicide," said Lt. Col. John Leckie, 86th Medical Operations Squadron, a child psychologist and chief of pediatric behavioral medicine.It isn't something that happens at school or on the bus and

  • Four more for the score

    On Feb. 26, 2008, Lt. Col. Bryan Patchen, 603rd Air and Space Operations Center deputy commander for mission integration, was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. The next two months he endured his physical "low point," as he underwent surgery and began treatment for the disease.Now, four years later,

  • Air Force Assistance Fund brings comfort to Airmen

    The Air Force Aide Society provides financial relief to Airmen by providing money in times of emergencies. For some Airmen, like Senior Master Sgt. Mike Keeler, superintendent of the plans and programs division, 86th Security Forces Squadron, money is requested for unexpected and adverse

  • EOD Airmen mentor ANA on counter-IED mission

     Airmen of the 966th Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight, Operating Location-Bravo, assist in the transition of their mission in Afghanistan to the Afghan National Army as the only U.S. Air Force partnership training team in Regional Command South. The EOD technicians train, mentor and subsequently