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  • Combat Controller to compete in Warrior Games

    Less than one year ago, a combat controller deployed from Pope's 21st Special Tactics Squadron was thrown from his vehicle when it hit an improvised explosive device while travelling in a convoy through Afghanistan. As a result of the collision, Staff Sgt. Marc Esposito suffered several broken bones

  • Combat injuries can't crush chief's spirit

    When Chief Master Sgt. Damian Orslene retired from the Air Force Monday, he received traditional keepsakes, love and respect bestowed on an Airman who's devoted 28 years of service to his country.He'll also carry with him combat injuries from a five-month deployment that forced his departure from

  • Combat photographer to compete in Warrior Games

    Not once, but twice. Twice, in 2004 and 2007, a combat photographer who was assigned to the 1st Combat Camera Squadron, Charleston Air Force Base, S.C., was wounded in Iraq.It was her combat wounds in 2007 that caused retired Staff Sgt. Stacy Pearsall to give up her dream as a combat photographer to

  • Combat rescue, special tactics officer bonus still available

    For the second year in a row, qualified special operations officers are still eligible for a maximum of $80,000 in critical skills retention bonus money if they voluntarily extend their active-duty service commitment for up to four years."With the continued high demand for combat rescue and special

  • Combat rescue, special tactics retention bonuses available

    Thanks to a $2.5 million deposit from the Department of Defense, qualified special operations officers are now eligible for a maximum of $100,000 in critical skills retention bonus money if they voluntarily extend their active-duty service commitment for up to four years. "The consistently high

  • Comedian surprises Air Force Tops In Blue team

    A former Air Force Talent Contest winner and Tops in Blue selectee met with the 2014 Tops In Blue team during a surprise visit April 2.Sinbad met with the team to provide new Tops In Blue members encouragement and advice on their upcoming tour."I was really excited when Sinbad walked through the

  • Coming Feb. 22, single 800 number for all Airmen

    Members of the Total Force - regular Air Force, Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve, civilian and retired Airmen - are on line to have one central phone number for help with their personnel questions starting at 5 p.m. Central Standard Time Feb. 22. Members of the Air Force community should call

  • Commanders play key role in accounting for members

    When a disaster occurs, chaos usually ensues. From caring for the injured to cleaning up the damage, it can overwhelm all involved. One of the key challenges for Air Force leaders after a disaster is accounting for all personnel. The Air Force relies on the Air Force Personnel Accountability and

  • Commanders to have more say in developmental education opportunities

    Air Force officials recently announced changes to the nomination process for officer developmental education beginning with the results of the March 2017 Line of Air Force Major Board. The March 2017 LAF Major’s Board results will be released publicly July 18, 2017, and will not include

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