Air Force officials update uniform board decisions

Air Force officials today announced policy updates in the 98th Virtual Uniform Board decisions posted June 10. The following provides a snapshot of approved uniform wear. Follow-on messages will be released that contain detailed guidance and instructions. All information will be incorporated

AF Reserve helps get wheelchairs to needy Iraqi children

It was a short stopover in America's heartland, but an Air Force Reserve C-130 aircrew helped start a long journey for a special load of cargo headed for Iraq. On June 11, members of the 302nd Airlift Wing based here flew to Sioux City, Iowa, where they received four pallets of children's

Air Force officials release uniform board results, focus on current inventory

Air Force officials here have released the results of the 98th Virtual Uniform Board. While the board did not introduce new uniforms, the majority of the uniform-wear policy results improved upon existing uniforms. The service's senior leaders said they intend to provide fully functional and

Air Force officials revise fitness program

The need for a "clear, understandable and simpler" fitness program will mean significant changes to the Air Force's current fitness program, said the service's top officer during a senior leadership conference held June 4 through 6 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Air Force Chief of Staff

Obama cites shared principles in reaching out to Muslim world

President Barack Obama reached out to the Muslim world today, urging a new beginning that rises above historical tensions and is built on commonly held principles that reject violence and promote cooperation and stability. Obama, speaking June 4 at Cairo University in Egypt, told a predominantly

Policy helps reservists keep per diem, avoid paperwork

About 3,000 Air Force Reservists will not have to submit a waiver this summer to keep getting per diem. The Air Force has authorized reservists on active-duty orders for more than 180 days at one location supporting Operations Noble Eagle, Iraqi Freedom or Enduring Freedom to continue to get per

AF Reserve honored during Colorado Rockies game

Chief Airey laid to rest at Arlington Cemetery

Surrounded by family and friends, colleagues and fellow Airmen, Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Paul Airey was laid to rest May 28 here. More than 400 people came to Ft. Myer, Va., for his funeral service and then on to Arlington for his grave site ceremony. Located in section 34, Chief

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New bumps in road: Forces to be reckoned with

Up, over, over, over and down. Drivers who find speed bumps annoying shouldn't pass through security checkpoint gates here. But, speed mitigation efforts may be viewed as less of a hassle if they are perceived as a measure that may thwart possible terrorist threats. After 506th Air Expeditionary