July 5, 2011 Air Force Marathon opens new transfer program For a limited time starting July 6, 2011, any Air Force Marathon, Half Marathon or 10K registered runner who is not able to participate in the September 17 event can transfer their entry to a non-registered runner through the marathon's new Transfer Program. The online transfer form is available at
July 5, 2011 My educational journey: Is a degree from the Community College of the Air Force value added? As the Command Chief of the 121st Air Refueling Wing in Columbus, Ohio, I have always felt strongly about my civilian post-secondary education, while not making any great effort to obtain an associate's degree from the Community College of Air Force. And why should I? I have an associate's degree in
July 1, 2011 Guard C-130s continue to fight wildfires Four C-130 Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System-equipped aircraft from the 302nd Air Expeditionary Group continue to fly missions from here to help suppress wildfires in the Southwestern United States.The first two aircraft, from the California Air National Guard's 146th Airlift Wing, came to
June 30, 2011 Warfighters incorporate weather into planning with new capability Warfighters will soon have improved weather situational awareness, thanks to the efforts of the Electronic Systems Center's Aerospace Management Systems Division Weather Programs Branch.FalconView Weather is a net-centric, lightweight, easy-to-use capability that displays current and forecasted
June 30, 2011 During Hanscom visit, AF acquisition executive says communication is key David Van Buren, Air Force service acquisition executive, spoke on effective Air Force acquisition, including suggestions to achieve efficiencies and improve communication between government and industry, during the Hanscom Representatives Association luncheon meeting June 28, 2011.He mentioned some
June 30, 2011 Command budget, personnel outlooks top issues at annual AFMC, union leaders meeting Air Force Materiel Command will face the challenge of maintaining strategic priorities while operating within an environment of reduced or flattened budgets, command officials said during a June 28, 2011, meeting between AFMC senior leaders and the military's largest employee union.The annual joint
June 24, 2011 MAFFS aircraft stage from Kirtland to fight fires Two C-130J Modular Airborne Firefighting System-equipped aircraft arrived here June 15, 2011, to conduct firefighting missions in support of wildfire suppression efforts in the Southwestern United States.The aircraft are from the 115th Air Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, commanded by Lt. Col. Kurt
June 24, 2011 AFMC Tattoo shares Air Force traditions with neighboring communities Thanks to a partnership with the New York Says Thank You Foundation, Air Force Materiel Command Freedom's Call Tattoo kicked off June 24, 2011, with a spotlight on the National 9/11 Flag.The foundation orchestrated the flag's stop in Ohio to sync up with Tattoo. During a stitching ceremony at the
June 23, 2011 'Vigilant Skies' brings ESC-infused NATO, Russian effort to fruition When NATO and Russian representatives wrapped up a joint international airspace demonstration June 10, 2011, it marked a great success for an effort Electronic Systems Center officials helped set in motion.Dubbed "Vigilant Skies 2011," the joint demonstration was sponsored by the NATO-Russia Council
June 23, 2011 Marathon slots available through Air Force Enlisted Village The Air Force Enlisted Village is offering the only remaining full and half marathon slots in exchange for raising funds for the charity, according to a news release.The Air Force Marathon, scheduled for September 17, sold out all its full and half marathon slots more than three weeks ago. This