Oct. 31, 2013 Edwards welcomes ideas for new cost-saving initiative The saying, "a penny for your thoughts," can go a long way in terms of coming up with cost-saving ideas, let alone when that idea involves saving an excess of $1 million.To add to that concept, Team Edwards has begun Project84, a cost-savings initiative brought forth by Brig. Gen. Michael Brewer,
Oct. 31, 2013 Commentary: Veterans Day is a day to say thank you The United States greatly values its veterans and has a proud history of supporting and honoring these men and women. That is as it should be. While we should remember these heroes every day, Veterans Day offers a special time to acknowledge the millions of Americans who have stepped up to serve
Oct. 30, 2013 My educational journey: I signed up While I did not regard learning as my highest priority early on in my life, the pursuit of education has dominated the greater part of it. My educational journey includes training experiences as well as formal and informal education. My mother was big on higher education and I observed her putting
Oct. 30, 2013 My educational journey: Persistence in the face of life My educational journey began as a staff sergeant in 2008 while stationed in Hawaii. No longer could I continue to pretend that I was making personal and professional progress without committing to a serious educational journey. While I had been a highly successful military professional up to that
Oct. 30, 2013 My educational journey: However long it takes, just keep going! My education journey started in high school. I knew I wanted to go to college, I just didn't know what I wanted to major in. I decided I wanted to attend Oklahoma State University because it was far enough away that I could live in the dorms and get the full college experience but close enough to
Oct. 25, 2013 FAQ: The Doolittle Raiders Grand Arrival Join the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force at 1 p.m. on Nov. 9, 2013, as it welcomes the Doolittle Raiders for their Grand Arrival at 1:15 p.m. The museum asks the Miami Valley community to come out and line the driveway coming into the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. We will wave flags
Oct. 24, 2013 AFMC promotes Freeze the Gain to prevent diabetes During the holiday season, Air Force Materiel Command will promote the Freeze the Gain Challenge to help prevent type 2 diabetes. According to the American Diabetes Association, diabetes is a national epidemic and is one of the fastest growing diseases in the country. More than one in four adults
Oct. 24, 2013 AFMC recognizes third quarter “Graduates” Congratulations to the following members of the Air Force Materiel Command team on completing a degree or certificate program during the third quarter of 2013, AFMC's "Year of the Graduate."The goal of YoGrad is to inspire those considering or currently working on an education plan to start,
Oct. 22, 2013 AFMC 5-center construct reaches full operational capability Gen. Janet Wolfenbarger, commander of Air Force Materiel Command, announced Oct. 22, 2013, the full operational capability of the command's 5-center construct, a major milestone in AFMC history. "The 80,000-plus men and women of AFMC have repeatedly raised their own bar for success. This world-class
Oct. 21, 2013 Shutdown effects continue on Defense Department, Hagel says The government shutdown is over, but it will take a while for the effects to fade, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said at a press conference Oct. 17, 2013. At the shutdown's height, more than 400,000 Defense Department civilian employees were furloughed because of the lapse of appropriations for the