• Airman has $10,000 idea

    An Airman from Little Rock Air Force Base received $10,000 after submitting his idea to save Little Rock Air Force Base more than $230,000 through the Innovation Development through Employee Awareness program.Staff Sgt. William Hoessler, 314th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron communication navigation

  • 379 ELRS in-theater distribution saves lives, money, extra luggage

    The missions of the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing are broad and diverse. One of these missions is to be a hub for Air Force personnel, Department of Defense civilians and contractors deploying downrange. Before they leave the 379 AEW they typically must make a stop at the 379th Expeditionary

  • 2010 TSP contributions remain at ‘09 limits

    The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board has announced the 2010 elective deferral limit for regular Thrift Savings Plan contributions will remain at $16,500, unchanged from 2009. Contributions for the TSP catch-up plan also remains at the $5,500 limit set in 2009."TSP is a long-term retirement

  • Airman Leadership School graduates

    Thirty-one Airmen graduated Dec. 17 from Airman Leadership School. Staff Sgt. Paul Brow, 19th Civil Engineer Squadron, was presented the Levitow Award. Staff Sgt. James Rosh, 19th Security Forces Squadron, and Senior Airman William Mangin, 19th Logistics Readiness Squadron, were presented

  • Gifts to the Air Force

    This holiday season, many people might feel a need to give back to military members for their service to the nation. One way people can is through the gift to the Air Force program.The paperwork is a simple two-page form that the donor initiates and acknowledges that they don't expect any special

  • Dec. 1 golden anniversary of chief master sergeant rank

    Chief master sergeants weren't a part of the Air Force's enlisted structure when the service was formed in 1947. In fact, it took 11 years after the fact until the rank even existed.This year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment by Air Force officals of the rank of chief master sergeant,