Oct. 10, 2012 AFPC officials grant CMS access to additional PERSCO teams Air Force officials have given Personnel Support for Contingency Operations teams access to the Air Force Case Management System at more locations throughout U.S. Southern Command, U.S. Air Forces in Europe, Pacific Air Forces and Air Combat Command.The Air Force Personnel Center's Air and Space
Oct. 9, 2012 Cape Cod wind turbines help Air Force top DOD energy goals Change is blowing into Cape Cod Air Force Station as the 6th Space Warning Squadron receives two new wind turbines here saving an estimated $1 million in annual energy costs. The new wind turbines are expected to cut the station's energy cost by 50 percent after the project's expected completion
Oct. 9, 2012 Patrick Airmen support first Space X launch for NASA's commercial resupply services Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX) completed a successful launch of their Falcon 9 Dragon spacecraft, called Dragon C3, from Space Launch Complex 40 Oct. 7 at 8:35 p.m. EDT here.The launch went off with stellar safety and range support provided by service members assigned to the 45 Space Wing
Oct. 9, 2012 AF officials reestablish squadron commander support staffs Air Force officials reestablished squadron commander support staffs on Oct. 1 to help commanders manage administrative duties and other personnel and knowledge operations functions.The decision to recreate squadron CSSs was made by Air Force senior leaders during a Corona South conference in
Oct. 9, 2012 Energy Tip of the Day When driving, you can save gas by simply going the speed limit, as well as maintaining proper tire pressure. Better yet: try carpooling. Carpooling, even once a week, can save as much as 20 percent on commuting fuel costs.
Oct. 9, 2012 Through Airmen's Eyes: Airman continues softball dominance (This feature is part of the "Through Airmen's Eyes" series on AF.mil. These stories focus on a single Airman, highlighting their Air Force story.)While many airmen who play the sport avidly hope to make the Air Force softball team once or twice in their careers, Master Sgt. Tony Patrick has donned
Oct. 9, 2012 'Silent Sentry' gives deployed Airmen upper hand in space superiority With the advancement of technology, satellite communication has been a key factor in maintaining space superiority throughout the entire area of responsibility.Airmen assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron operate the Rapid Attack Identification Detection Reporting System,
Oct. 9, 2012 F-15 test force celebrates 10 years of Eagle improvements On Oct. 12, the F-15 Operational Flight Program Combined Test Force celebrates its 10-year anniversary.The members of the unit, many of whom were there at the inception, recalled the major accomplishments and changes they've seen after 10 years.The OTP CTF is a unit composed of active/reserve
Oct. 9, 2012 Through Airmen's Eyes: Cadet candidate overcomes adversity (This feature is part of the "Through Airmen's Eyes" series on AF.mil. These stories focus on a single Airman, highlighting their Air Force story.)Home has never been where 18-year old William Roe's heart is. A cadet candidate at the Academy's Preparatory School, Roe hopes to one day be an officer
Oct. 7, 2012 Navy torpedoes Falcons, 28-21, in OT Three fumbles and two missed field goals cost Air Force the win, and likely the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy, in a 28-21 overtime loss to Navy at Falcon Stadium Oct. 6.Navy captured the momentum in the second quarter, forcing three turnovers on three successive Air Force drives, and never gave