Commentary: CARE to be a good supervisor

In my years as an ALS instructor and first sergeant, I have been asked countless times what it takes to be a good supervisor. After much thought on the issue and in true Air Force fashion, I developed my own acronym for what I believe are the guiding principles to becoming the type of supervisor we

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100th ARW commander emphasizes cyber security

A pivotal inspection that will grade RAF Mildenhall's ability to conduct operations in the 21st century will begin Aug. 2. The Command Cyber Readiness Inspection will focus on the intangible, fourth dimension of combat: Cyberspace.Click here for video coverage.

Improved physical training uniform sized for both sexes

The new, improved physical training uniform, or IPTU, has seen many improvements from the current PTU and sizing also has improved for both sexes."We have received much feedback from the field," said Maj. Eric Habersberger, the deputy chief of the Air Force Uniform Office. "We have made a strong

Deadline for VSP applications draws near

The extended application period for eligible officers to apply for voluntary separation pay at one and a half times the authorized separation pay comes to a close July 31.Officers eligible to apply for VSP include those in the year groups 1998, 1999, 2002, 2003 and 2004 in the grades of major and

Current, former Airmen eligible for stop loss special pay

Thousands of current and former Air Force members remain eligible to receive $500 in retroactive special pay for each month they were affected by stop loss. Airmen have until Oct. 21 to apply through the Air Force Personnel Center here.Air Force people eligible include active, retired and former

AF Academy instructor vacancies available

Opportunities are available for active duty officers to apply for U.S. Air Force Academy instructor vacancies for the 2011-2012 academic year, Air Force officials recently announced. Officers may apply by Sept. 30 for positions in the USAFA dean of faculty, preparatory school and athletic

Keeping families first: Educating children in the 21st century

Gen. Norton A. Schwartz, U.S. Air Force chief of staff, recently emphasized building resiliency of our Airmen and families through community educational initiatives and exceptional family member support as well as many other critical quality-of-life areas. As a parent, I recognize the significance

Cyberspace inspection planned for RAF Mildenhall

A pivotal inspection that will grade RAF Mildenhall's ability to conduct operations in the 21st century will begin Aug. 2. Not the oft-feared Operational Readiness Inspection, but an examination that focuses largely on the intangible, fourth dimension of combat: Cyberspace.The Command Cyber

352nd MXS earns 11th maintenance effectiveness award

About a year ago, a young lieutenant in the 352nd Maintenance Squadron was tasked with writing a package for an award the squadron had won 10 years in a row. No pressure, right? During a recent visit from Lieutenant General Donald Wurster, Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) Commander, Lt.