Jan. 8, 2008 AFPC releases post-deployment respite guidance 12/31/2007 - RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Beginning Jan. 19, 2007, eligible active-duty Airmen who deploy 12 or more months during a preceding 36-month period are entitled to administrative absence time off. All active-duty, Guard and Reserve Airmen are eligible for this time off. Separate
Jan. 8, 2008 Service members can rest, relax in Ruidoso Are you one of the many people who believes there's nothing to do in the Tularosa Basin? Are you tired of the same routine every weekend? Are you looking to get away for a little rest and relaxation? Well, the Ruidoso community is offering special rates of up to 30 percent off at participating
Jan. 4, 2008 Certain officer, enlisted bonuses expired Dec. 31 Certain bonus programs for Reserve and active duty officer and enlisted personnel expired Dec. 31 due to the president not signing the fiscal 2008 National Defense Authorization Act and returning it to Congress for changes. All reenlistments for eligible Airmen in Air Force Specialty Codes with a
Jan. 2, 2008 12th AF & AFSOUTH: Doing Something Amazing, 2007 marks another year of excellence and innovation In Air Force recruiting advertisements, future Airmen are encouraged to join our ranks and "Do Something Amazing." The message to all Americans is that a career in the Air Force promises a life of extraordinary challenges and outstanding career choices. I couldn't agree more. Every day, 12th Air
Dec. 17, 2007 Shirts take on Operation Warm Heart 2007 The Holloman AFB First Sergeants Counsel, along with Senior NCOs of the Holloman Top 3 sponsored this years Operation Warm Heart campaign. Top 3 members and squadron first sergeants manned a donation booth at the Holloman commissary for a week. These donations go into the First Sergeants Food Locker
Dec. 17, 2007 Holloman welcomes home 49th SFS deployment Airmen of the 49th Security Forces Squadron were welcomed home from a deployment by wing leadership, friends and family Dec. 12 at Holloman Air Force Base. "The 25 Airmen returned home after two months of training at McGregor Range, Texas, and a six month deployment to Camp Bucca, Iraq," said Master
Dec. 13, 2007 Families needed for Adopt an Airman program There are airmen waiting to be hosted through the Holloman Adopt-An-Airman program, officials announced, and a shortage of sponsor families. "I used to be stationed at the Air Force Academy," said Rob Sexton, 49th Fighter Wing Public Affairs community relations manager, "and was always a sponsor to
Dec. 13, 2007 Air Force announces change of incoming commander for Holloman The Air Force has decided a new incoming commander for the 49th Fighter Wing. Col. Jeffrey L. Harrigian will be the one accepting the guidon from current commander Brig. Gen. David Goldfein on Jan. 11 at a change of command ceremony. The change of the incoming commander from Col. Russ Handy to
Dec. 12, 2007 Flu vaccines available at 49 MDG The 49th Medical Group has received FluMist, the nasal spray influenza vaccine. Flu vaccination with FluMist is available to healthy individuals, ages 5 years to 49 years old. There is also a limited amount of the injectable vaccination available. You can reduce your risk of contracting the flu