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  • Wingman of the Week

    Airman 1st Class Heather Heininger, 3rd Aerial Port Squadron Job description: Air Transportation. I load and unload cargo from aircraft. Date entered military: Aug. 2, 2005 Reason entered military: To get my college paid for and to try something new. Most influential in career: Growing up I've

  • General McNabb visits Pope

    As the Air Force reaches 60 years of service, Air Mobility Command's senior officer outlined what he is most proud of when it comes to Pope and the contributions of AMC. "We're the true crown jewel of our nation's security, we can take the fight anywhere and provide humanitarian assistance when

  • Sergeant gives grandfather 'best gift ever'

    A retired senior master sergeant finally received the medals owed to him from World War II and the Korean War, and his grandson made sure he had a brand new uniform to accept them in. Staff Sgt. Mason McPhetridge, 743rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, knew his grandfather, James Nichols, was Air

  • Finance customer service Q & As

    Q: What do you expect from Finance Customer Service? A: "I would like the finance technician to address me, acknowledge that I'm there. Also provide a good atmosphere and have a positive attitude. It helps for the lobby to be organized, like the "One Stop" terminal for example" -- Staff Sgt. Alex

  • Don’t let the gotchas getcha

    In preparation for the UCI, make sure you adhere to the following safety standards: -Plug your surge protectors directly into the wall and not each other -The old brown extension cords you use at home are prohibited. -If you have a heater, it must be the kind that automatically shuts off if

  • Secure your valuables

    The Air Force offers crime prevention programs for Airmen to use to protect personal property 24/7. Educate yourself, your family and your team members. Operation Identification: A program designed to encourage owners of high-value, theft- attractive or highly pilferable property to mark it with an

  • Awareness key to suicide prevention

    The passing of the holiday season combined with the onset of the coldest winter months create a dangerous time for those susceptible to suicide. Bills are starting to come due, family and friends have returned to their routines, thus don't call or visit as much, and the magic of the holiday season

  • Teaching children about their bodies at early age

    More than 20 child care and school professionals spent their afternoon eating lunch and taking notes during "Child's Play" training, presented by the Child Advocacy Center's public awareness coordinator. The seminar focused on children's sexual development, and what parents, caregivers and educators

  • What to do with your tax refund

    Editor's note: This is not indicative of any specific investment but is used for illustrative purposes. This information should not be considered tax advice. You should consult your tax advisor regarding your own tax situation. It's tax season and if you're like a lot of Americans you will receive

  • Terrorist alert indicators

    How can you help disrupt terrorist acts? You can help by being the eyes and ears of local, state and federal authorities, as well as the Air Force Office of Special Investigations and the 43rd Security Forces Squadron, while reporting any suspicious activity. There was a time when people were