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  • CSAF describes Air Force of the future

    In the future, the Air Force's core missions will probably not change, but the way they are carried out will, said Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III on April 8.Welsh, speaking to the Defense Writers Group, said the Air Force's missions include air and space superiority, intelligence,

  • Sacrifices of the military child recognized during April

    To highlight the year-round contributions, courage and patriotism of the military community's youngest members, the Defense Department observes April as the Month of the Military Child, said a Pentagon official.Established by then-Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger in 1986, the month recognizes

  • AFPC to host active duty enlisted, officer retirement webinars

    The Air Force Personnel Center Retirements and Separations Branch will host two officer and two enlisted retirement webinars in April to provide interested Airmen with information and guidance on the retirement process.Enlisted webinars will be conducted April 7, 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CST, on the

  • Preventing sexual assault in the Air Force is our enduring responsibility

    As we begin Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, clear signs point to the progress we have made in combating sexual assault. We can cite encouraging numbers in the areas of prevalence, reporting and convictions; however, this serves as only the beginning of an enduring effort. This effort

  • Total force SMSgt evaluation static closeout date to be July 31

    Enlisted evaluation and promotion changes announced in July 2014 continue with establishment of a July 31 enlisted performance report static closeout date (SCOD) for regular Air Force, Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve senior master sergeants, effective April 3, Air Force Personnel Center

  • CSAF discusses Air Force’s need to reset

    The Air Force Association hosted its monthly Air Force breakfast with Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, Chief of Staff of the Air Force, as the key note speaker, April 2, at the Key Bridge Marriott in Arlington, Virginia.During his speech, Welsh addressed many topics and issues in today's Air Force, including

  • Incirlik's Intermediate Motorcycle Course is back

    Starting March 27, 2015, Incirlik Air Base began offering an intermediate-level Basic RiderCourse 2 class to motorcyclists, here.The course, which is composed of a one-day class, will be held once a month and provides riders who have completed the Basic RiderCourse, a chance to improve upon their

  • Incirlik Innovation: Fitness center implements innovative programs

    Editor's note: This article is part of a series designed to highlight innovative ideas, programs and actions that have or can save the Air Force money as well as improve mission readiness.In today's Air Force, innovation is an essential part of accomplishing the mission. Each day, Airmen develop new