Nov. 4, 2009 Air Force officials introduce Family Road Show Initiative "Airmen and their families are our strength. Our tradition is to care for them. This is the Year of the Air Force Family," Michael Bensen, deputy to the commander of the Air Force Services Agency told those attending the wing leadership briefing, Nov. 3. Mr. Bensen is one of six Air Force
Nov. 4, 2009 TRICARE Offers New and Improved Pharmacy Benefits The TRICARE Management Activity is introducing significant new enhancements to beneficiaries as it combines its mail-order and retail pharmacy contracts into one new contract called TRICARE Pharmacy. The improvements to the TRICARE Pharmacy program include the Specialty Medication Care Management
Nov. 4, 2009 ATSEP evaluator considers Edwards to be outstanding The 412th Operations Support Squadron was evaluated on their Air Traffic Systems Program Oct. 26 through the 30. "Every day is inspection day for AOF systems supporting the flying organizations," said Capt. Valentine Maldonado. "In this career field you can't really have a bad day and survive."The
Nov. 4, 2009 Commander presents awards, addresses future During a commander's call in the base theater, Col. Jerry Gandy, 95th Air Base Wing commander, presented awards and discussed some upcoming events Oct. 29. The commander's call opened with the presentation of the Army Commendation Medal to Tech. Sgt. Jennifer Marrero, for her accomplishments during
Nov. 3, 2009 Fluoride supplements brushing in prevention of tooth decay Maintatining good oral health can help in the prevention of overall health issues, because the bacteria in the mouth circulates throughout the body, spreading bacteria and increasing health risks, according to the American Dental Assocation.The best way to prevent the spread of oral bacteria is by
Nov. 2, 2009 95th ABW recognizes AFMC award winners The 95th Air Base Wing commander honored Air Force Materiel Command Awards winners during a commander's call Oct. 29.The following received AFMC awards:Outstanding Community Planner of the Year: Michelle Perry. Energy Conservation: 95th Civil Engineer Energy Team.General Thomas D. White Cultural
Oct. 30, 2009 Airmen sought for unique, joint program The Air Force is seeking Airmen for a three- to five-year period for a Defense Department program aimed at creating greater continuity, focus and persistent engagement across the battlefield in Afghanistan and Pakistan. The Afghanistan Pakistan Hands Program was established by Adm. Mike Mullen,
Oct. 30, 2009 Officials to announce chief master sergeant selections Air Force officials selected 475 of 2,276 eligible senior master sergeants for promotion to chief master sergeant for a selection rate of 20.87 percent. The average score for those selected was 662.78, with an average time in grade of 3.40 and time in service of 23.23 years, respectively, and 24.49