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  • Locklear: Budget Uncertainty Threatens Asia-Pacific Rebalance

    Sequestration and budget uncertainties are already impacting U.S. Pacific Command's operations and loom "like an avalanche" that could ultimately undermine the U.S. rebalance to Asia-Pacific in accordance with the new U.S. strategic guidance, the top commander in the region told Congress today.Navy

  • 437th AMXS Airman earns green belt, enables AF to save

    When people hear the term "green belt," it's common to think of martial arts. However, a 437th Airlift Wing master sergeant didn't break any boards to obtain his green belt qualification. In fact, the qualification itself has nothing to do with karate. Master Sgt. Gregory Butler, 437th Aircraft

  • Service chiefs ask congress for fiscal help

    The senior officers from the Air Force, Army, Navy and Marine Corps asked Congress March 5 for more spending flexibility so they can maintain military readiness as the sequester's across-the-board budget cuts take effect.Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, Army Chief of Staff Gen.

  • Time now to get smart on sequestration, furlough

    Former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta notified Congress recently that should sequestration occur, the Department of Defense will initiate furlough for its 800,000-plus civilian employees. Congressional notification is required at least 45 days from a planned furlough, with implementation anticipated

  • Sequestration to affect DoD schools, commissaries

    Civilian personnel at Department of Defense Education Activity schools and the Defense Commissary Agency will be affected by sequestration, Pentagon Press Secretary George Little said here today.The department will struggle to ensure DODEA -- which serves 84,000 students at 194 schools -- maintains

  • 18th Air Force Commander visits Pope

    Lt. Gen. Darren W. McDew, 18th Air Force commander, along with Chief Master Sgt. Vicki Gamble, 18th Air Force command chief, met with Airmen of the 440th Airlift Wing and 43rd Airlift Group here Feb. 25 - March 1 during a visit to observe the group's mission firsthand. During the visit, McDew met

  • Scott AFB responds to Sequestration mandates

    Senior officials at Scott Air Force Base have been working hard to respond to mandatory budget reductions as a result of sequestration. As these plans are developed, the full effects of how it will impact Scott AFB are now starting to emerge.Immediate actions that have already begun involve the

  • Persistence pays off for Scott vocalist selected for Tops in Blue

    If asked, Airman 1st Class Marell Thomas would say, she was singing since she came out of the womb. Now 20 years old, assigned to the 435th Supply Chain Operations Squadron, at Scott Air Force Base, she has earned a spot on the 2013 elite performing group, Tops in Blue.Thomas began singing at an

  • Special Victims' Council established on base

    A new Air Force program that provides legal assistance to victims of sexual assault began Jan. 28 at Scott Air Force Base.The Special Victims' Council provides lawyers with specialized training to advise sexual assault victims, and guide them through the criminal justice system."My job as Special

  • Family practice physician earns Air Force medical award

    Scott Air Force Base is home to the best company grade, family physician in the Air Force--Capt. Amanda Schaefer--who serves as a family health medical director. She recently received the 2012 Air Force Medical Service Clinical Excellence Award. "I enjoy the versatility of family medicine," Schaefer