March 24, 2010 412th AMXS offers better, more productive approach to fitness The Air Force's new Fitness Instruction, AFI 36-2905, takes effect July 1.Test failures are projected to increase, due in no small part to the 1.5-mile run. This is a result of both the new component minimum and its increased contribution to the overall score: 60 percent under the new instruction as
March 23, 2010 TRICARE Extends Web-based Counseling Program To continue giving beneficiaries the help they need, the TRICARE Assistance Program has been extended through March 20, 2011. This demonstration program lets beneficiaries use the Internet and a Web cam to speak "face-to-face" with mental health counselors 24 hours a day, seven days a week from the
March 23, 2010 NASA IceBridge mission prepares for study of arctic glaciers NASA's Operation IceBridge mission, the largest airborne survey of Earth's polar ice, kicks off its second year of study when NASA aircraft arrive in Greenland March 22.NASA's DC-8 airborne science laboratory departed the Dryden Aircraft Operations Facility in Palmdale, Calif. for Thule, Greenland,
March 23, 2010 AAFES to Award Slam Dunk of a Trip The Army & Air Force Exchange Service and Coca-Cola are teaming up to offer exchange shoppers a shot at a free collegiate weekend of a lifetime. Two grand prize winners will each receive a trip for two to their favorite college town, including deluxe hotel accommodations for two nights, airfare and
March 23, 2010 Edwards Airmen receive promotion Air Force officials recently selected seven Edwards officers for promotion.The following Edwards Airmen were selected for promotion:ColonelMichael R. Contratto - 417th Flight Test SquadronJimmie L. Mitchell, Jr. - 445th Flight Test SquadronMichael J. Stephens - Air War CollegeLieutenant
March 19, 2010 Edwards Airman discharged, confined for AWOL An Airman from the 95th Security Forces Squadron was sentenced to a bad conduct discharge and 30 days confinement during a special court-martial here March 11. Airman Basic Matthew J. Lopez, pleaded guilty to a charge of Absence Without Leave, an offense under Article 86 of the Uniform Code of
March 17, 2010 AFFTC announces annual award winners The Air Force Flight Test Center recently announced the installation's annual award winners.The following are the annual award winners: -- Airman of the Year: Senior Airman Matthew J. Mosko, 412th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Egress Systems specialist, briefed the Joint Strike Fighter program to 13