Aug. 8, 2013 Safety first as children head back to school As summer break comes to an end, children redirect their attention to math and English instead of video games, and the streets in front of schools are yet again filled with youth. The new school year begins this week, and back-to-school safety should be a priority for everyone.In order to keep these
July 31, 2013 Officers, enlisted members offered early retirement Technical and master sergeants, captains, majors and lieutenant colonels in certain Air Force specialties may apply to retire with fewer than 20 years of active-duty service under the Temporary Early Retirement Authority, Air Force Personnel Center officials announced.Commonly referred to as the
July 30, 2013 F-22 personnel prepare to move To prepare for the long-awaited move of F-22 Raptors from Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., to Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., an informational session was held July 26 for the more than 800 families planning a Permanent Change of Station. Local affiliates and civic leaders from the Bay County area
July 29, 2013 A pilot's "unrealistic" dream comes true Editor's Note: This article is the first in a series of four articles featuring the F-22 Raptors at Holloman Air Force Base. After three years of rigorous U.S. Air Force pilot training, 25-year-old 1st Lt. Andrew Van Timmeren, 7th Fighter Squadron pilot, finally got to climb into the world's most
July 24, 2013 49th LRS achieves Green Fleet Certification In a time where environmental conservation has become an increasing priority for policymakers around the world, the 49th Logistics Readiness Squadron at Holloman AFB has risen to face the challenge by becoming the first unit in the Department of Defense to earn a Green Fleet Certification from the
July 22, 2013 Combat metals shop welds two functions The 386th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron combat metals shop is unique since it takes two different Air Force Specialty Codes and puts them in the same area working side-by-side. The shop consists of the metals technology and structural repairs Air Force Specialty Codes, something not done at
July 22, 2013 Bay County reaches out to incoming Holloman Airmen Approximately 19 Bay County community members will visit Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., July 26 to let the Airmen moving to Tyndall know just what Bay County has to offer."Bay County, Fla., has been a military community for more than 70 years and has a special appreciation for those who serve," said