507th Security Forces Reservists deploy to Iraq

Approximately 40 Air Force Reserve Security Forces members from the 507th Air Refueling Wing departed for Kirkuk AB, Iraq, Thursday in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.    The reservists were activated Nov. 29, 2007, to help them prepare for their pending deployment.    Last month, the reservists

Air Combat Command clears selected F-15s for flight

Air Combat Command officials cleared a portion of the F-15 Eagle A through D model aircraft Jan. 9 for flying status and recommended a limited return to flight for Air Force units worldwide following engineering risk assessments and data received from multiple fleet-wide inspections.    The return

Virtual enlisted promotion release proving successful

Since its introduction in November, the new virtual enlisted promotion release system has received positive reviews from the field. And, while it may be a bit of a culture shock for some, the new system provides several benefits for Airmen of all grades.    "The new process resolved several

Civilian personnel system offers workers opportunities, officials say

In its second year of implementation, the Defense Department's new civilian personnel system is meeting its goal of shifting the department to a performance-based pay system while giving employees the power to boost their own careers, two officials with the program said here Jan. 7.    The National

There is no room for complacency when it comes to safety

A dictionary defines complacency as "self-satisfaction accompanied by unawareness of actual danger or deficiency."    Numerous mishaps occur when personnel allow themselves to become complacent in everyday activities, both on and off the job.    Everyday we have to work at it with the highest degree

NSPS Alternate Forms of Competition

Under the National Security Personnel System, there are alternate forms of competition that do not require vacancy announcements, but do adhere to merit principles. The purpose of these alternate forms of competition is to reduce or eliminate paperwork.    The process of selecting candidates under

Blue Berets, Defenders of the Force

"Defensor Fortis" is the motto for all members of the Air Force Security Forces. It means "Defenders of the Force" and is a fitting description for those who wear the distinctive blue beret of a Security Forces Airman. For the 507th Air Refueling Wing Security Forces Squadron, the motto has taken on

Afterburner steals the show

Army and Air Force build relationship by participating in joint exercise

The Army/Air Force joint exercise concluded today and proved successful.    The Army's 6th Battalion, 52nd Air Defense Artillery at Fort Sill, the 3rd Combat Communications Group and the 552nd Air Control Wing participated in a two-week exercise. Primarily held at Glenwood Training Area, just north

Commander honors wing members with awars

Col. Mark Correll, 72nd Air Base Wing commander, recently awarded wing members with the Commander' s Wildcatter Award.    Billy Romine was awarded the Wildcatter Award for his work as a general schedule pharmacy technician for the 72nd Medical Support Squadron. Mr. Romine, a nationally certified