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  • Enlisted public affairs specialist designs new UAS wings

    Staff Sgt. Austin May has been drawing a lot of attention with his artistic ventures - so much attention that his work has become a permanent part of Air Force history. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz recently selected the 27-year-old Katy, Texas native's design for unmanned aircraft

  • Airmen could be tasked to take written test during ORI

    During the 100th Air Refueling Wing's Operational Readiness Inspection, which begins Oct. 5, any qualified Airman with a rank of O-5 or lower could be required to take a written test on information from the Airman's Manual. This is in addition to the standard inspection areas, such as weapons

  • Fleece liner not an option for RAF Mildenhall outer garment

    Leaders at all levels of the 100th Air Refueling Wing here are reminding Airmen the sage green fleece liner should not be worn as an outer garment, in accordance with current Air Force and U.S. Air Forces in Europe policy. Wear guidance for the green fleece formerly worn only as the All-Purpose

  • Change in post-deployment stabilization promotes predictability, equity

    Airmen returning from a 365-day deployment will now have at least six months at home station before they can deploy again, a move that officials hope will help generate a more predictable deployment tempo for all Airmen. A recent revision in policy reduced the 365-day deployment deferment from 12 to

  • Assignment deferment extended for births, adoptions

    Recent modifications to the post-birth and post-adoption assignment deferment policy will increase the time a parent can delay reporting to certain assignments, re-emphasizing the Air Force's commitment of taking care of its people. Birth mothers and adoptive families now have a six month deferment

  • Permissive PCS policy discontinued

    Air Force officials have announced a recent change to the permissive PCS policy. The permissive permanent change of station program will be discontinued. However, other policies have changed lifting restrictions from the join spouse and base-of-preference programs. "For years we have allowed our