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NEWS

  • DEAMS moves to the fast lane

    The Defense Enterprise Accounting and Management System Program Management Office has confirmed that Defense Department officials verbally approved an accelerated acquisition schedule for the second phase of DEAMS.The revised schedule extends DEAMS capabilities throughout the Air Force approximately

  • Officials announce 2006 A/TA award winners

    Airlift/Tanker Association officials recently announced the 2006 award winners for excellence within the air mobility community. The association recognized 20 people in five categories. The Airmen were honored at its annual convention in Orlando, Oct. 30-31. The Young Leadership Award is presented

  • President Bush visits Charleston, rallies military

    President George W. Bush met and spoke to a crowd of more than 4,000 servicemembers and families as he praised the military for their efforts fighting the war on terrorism Oct. 28 at a rally on the Charleston AFB flightline. The president's visit follows an Oct. 27 stopover by Vice President Dick

  • Grand Forks AFB Services wins Eubank Award

    The 319th Services Squadron was recognized last weekend as the best small base services program in Air Mobility Command. The Major General Eugene L. Eubank Service Award is presented to bases with fewer than 6,000 assigned military and civilian personnel for outstanding morale, welfare and

  • Officials announce C-130J contract conversion

    Air Force officials announced today the multi-year procurement contract Oct. 25 for the C-130J Hercules has been converted from a Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 12 to a FAR Part 15 contract. In order to comply with the fiscal 2006 National Defense Authorization Act, the C-130J contract has been

  • Industry Days emphasize Air Force need for new tanker

    Nearly 100 people from industry and the government attended the Oct. 24 kick off of Tanker Industry Days in nearby Dayton, Ohio. Sponsored by Aeronautical Systems Center's 653rd Aeronautical Systems Squadron at Wright-Patterson AFB, Industry Days enhanced competition through communication with

  • Charleston Aerial Port Squadron 'Leans' forward

    Members of the 437th Aerial Port Squadron here have leaned forward to streamline processes to save money while getting vital equipment to the warfighter faster. Using Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st century, 437th APS officials re-evaluated several of their workflow processes and developed

  • NFL team welcomes home warfighters

    Homecomings are times of celebrations to honor those coming back from a time away from those who care for them. The NFL Carolina Panthers organization and players gave returning servicemembers the ultimate fan experience with Operation Welcome Home Oct. 24 at Bank of America Stadium here. Two

  • Airmen learn how to LEAN

    Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Rodney McKinley, along with 11 Airmen representing every major command in the Air Force, took a major step toward implementing Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st century by visiting United Airlines administrative and maintenance offices at the San Francisco