May 12, 2016 April and May promotions The 916th Air Refueling Wing would like to congratulate its enlisted members who earned promotions in the months of April and May:916th Aerospace Medicine SquadronMaster Sgt. Laura C. McMullen916th Air Refueling WingTech. Sgt. Jaime L. Townsend916th Aircraft Maintenance SquadronChief Master Sgt.
May 6, 2016 Putting mental health in focus Nearly one in five adults, or 43 million Americans, has a diagnosable mental disorder, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. Contrary to many other brain disorders, effective treatments are available for mental disorders.
April 30, 2016 The FSSE Line continues to be available to you ARPC NOTAM 184 Commanders -- The Force Support Squadron Element (FSSE) Line continues to be available to you. The intent of this service is to provide a direct line of communication to General Officers, Wing Commanders, Squadron Commanders, FSS Commanders, FSS Chiefs, Squadron Chiefs and Executive
April 29, 2016 F-22 Raptors fly into Lithuania as part of European tour A pair of F-22 Raptors and one KC-135 Stratotanker arrived at Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania, on April 27, following a short stay in Romania.
April 24, 2016 Miller named new AF Reserve deputy chief Miller & Miller sounds like the name of a law firm, but, actually, it’s going to be the Air Force Reserve’s new senior leadership team at the Pentagon.On Friday the Reserve announced that Maj. Gen. Ronald B. "Bruce" Miller has been selected to be the next deputy to the chief of the Air Force
April 18, 2016 DoD announces pilot tutor program for service members The Department of Defense Voluntary Education Program and the Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support announced the launch of a pilot tutoring program that will provide service members with tutoring support at no cost, anytime, anywhere.“If a service member is struggling with a
April 6, 2016 AFROTC det commander positions open to Reserve lieutenant colonels Air Force Reserve lieutenant colonels interested in becoming Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps detachment commanders have until April 15 to submit an application under the Voluntary Limited Period of Active Duty program.Under VLPAD, opportunities to serve an active-duty tour for a period of
March 31, 2016 Green Dot: Air Force trying new strategy to combat violence, sexual assault The Air Force is pursuing a different strategy in an effort to decrease violence and sexual assault.In December, the service announced that it was implementing a program called Green Dot training as the first step of a five-year violence prevention strategy."Green Dot is the Air Force's first step
March 30, 2016 Putting the Pegasus through its paces As the Air Force gets ready for the arrival of its newest aerial refueling and strategic military transport aircraft, a diverse group of Airmen is working hard to make sure the KC-46A Pegasus is ready to meet the service's needs. Lt. Col. John Mikal is one of them.Mikal, a reservist KC-135
March 23, 2016 AF Reserve Chief testifies on Reserve posture Lt. Gen. James F. Jackson, chief of the Air Force Reserve and commander of Air Force Reserve Command, testified before the Senate Appropriations Sub-Committee for Defense alongside other Reserve chiefs and Guard directors, March 16.During the hearing, Jackson emphasized the importance of adapting to