Year of the Air Force Family T-shirt design competition under way

Air Force Services Agency officials are promoting a T-shirt design competition on the recently launched myairforcelife.com, now through Dec. 20, as part of the Year of the Air Force Family."The site will feature programs and competitions that will roll out through the year," said Debbie Karnes, an

New physical fitness standards effective July 1, biannual testing begins Jan. 1

Maintaining peak combat readiness begins and ends with healthy, motivated and well-trained Airmen.On Nov. 19, the Air Force's deputy chief of staff for manpower and personnel announced the new Air Force fitness standards will officially begin July 1, 2010.Lt. Gen. Richard Y. Newton III said the

Rockex tests deployment skills

Operation 40 proof

Nov. 26 kicks off the Operation 40 Proof campaign, representing the 40-day period beginning the week of Thanksgiving and lasting through New Year's Day. It's the second riskiest time of the year for Air Force members. Traditionally, the period from Thanksgiving to New Year's Day is spent enjoying

Team Little Rock celebrates Thanksgiving

Federal officials pledge support for hiring veterans

Senior federal officials here Nov. 12 pledged their support of President Barack Obama's directive to increase the hiring of military veterans. President Obama signed the executive order Nov. 9 that calls on each federal agency to establish a veterans' employment program office designed to help

Officials announce fiscal 2010 force management measures

Air Force officials here announced Nov. 16 measures to meet the fiscal 2010 end strength of 331,700, requiring personnel management actions to reduce the force by approximately 3,700 officers and enlisted members through voluntary and involuntary early separation and retirement programs. Eligible

This Thanksgiving, pass the mouse

Thanksgiving is almost here. Families across the nation will come together to share more than a meal -- to share warm memories, and to make them. People may plan to watch a Thanksgiving Day parade, toss a football on a leaf-covered yard or simply sit together over coffee to talk.While the family is

From family and friends to service and sacrifice, AMC’s ‘First Lady’ reflects on 38 years of service

During a ceremony here Nov. 20, AMC Commander Gen. Arthur J. Lichte, and his wife, Christine, will say farewell to the Air Force after 38 years of faithful service.During her farewell spouse's luncheon Nov. 13, Mrs. Lichte took a moment to reflect on her and her husband's nearly-four decades of

Health and Wellness Center wins Governor’s Award

The 19th Medical Group's Health and Wellness Center was awarded the 2009 Arkansas Governor's Leadership in Fitness Award Nov. 13. This is the second time the HAWC has been recognized as the winner of the Government Agency Award Category. Each year, the Arkansas Governor's Council on Fitness and