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Sept. 4, 2015
Dependent departure from Turkey authorized, accompanied PCS to Turkey suspended

Effective Sept. 2, Department of Defense-funded travel to Adana, Turkey (including Incirlik Air Base) for dependents has been suspended, and military and civilian dependents in the region are authorized to depart Turkey, announced Department of State and Department of Defense officials.Military and
Sept. 1, 2015
Air Force selects 3 captains for prestigious PhD program

Three officers were selected for the 2015 Chief of Staff of the Air Force Captains Prestigious Ph.D. Program.Selectees include Captains Bradley R. Dewees, U.S. Air Force Academy; Jason M. Rathje, Air Force Materiel Command; and Benjamin D. Schaftel, Air Mobility Command.Officers selected for the
Sept. 1, 2015
Biomedical Sciences Corps education, commissioning program application window open

Eligible Airmen interested in biomedical sciences education or commissioning opportunities can now apply for any of the four available Biomedical Sciences Corps programs now accepting applications.Available BSC programs include the Army Baylor Doctor of Physical Therapy Training Program, the
Sept. 1, 2015
New AF streamers approved for Global War on Terrorism Operations

The secretary of the Air Force has authorized the use of war service streamers and the new Global War on Terrorism Service (GWOT-S) streamer. In addition, the Air Force credited 1,442 units with campaign participation, making them eligible for a campaign streamer.The war service streamers allow the
Aug. 24, 2015
2016 Visionary leadership award nominees sought

Nominations for the 2016 General Wilma Vaught Visionary Leadership Award will be accepted through Oct. 16.Named in honor of Brig. Gen. Wilma Vaught, the award recognizes service members and civilians who have exhibited innovation, commitment and a selfless spirit of service while inspiring others
Aug. 24, 2015
AF releases colonel, lieutenant colonel, major biomedical, medical service, nurse, chaplain selection board results

The Air Force selected 34 lieutenant colonels for promotion to colonel, 117 majors for promotion to lieutenant colonel and 272 captains for promotion to major during calendar year 2015B Biomedical Sciences Corps, Medical Service Corps, Nurse Corps and Chaplain central selection boardsTo see the
Aug. 24, 2015
Wounded warrior adaptive sports camp, warrior care event slated for Aug. 25-28

More than 160 Air Force and Army wounded, ill or injured warriors from across the nation will gather at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington Aug. 25-28 for a warrior care event and an introductory adaptive sports camp.The Air Force Wounded Warrior Adaptive and Rehabilitative Sports Program supports
Aug. 20, 2015
AF names 2015 NAACP Roy Wilkins Renown Service Award winners

Senior Master Sgt. Hamp Lee III, 316th Training Squadron, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Air Education and Training Command, and Ms. Carolyn Peeler, 49th Force Support Squadron, Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Air Combat Command, have been selected as the 2015 NAACP Roy Wilkins Renown
Aug. 19, 2015
AF seeks GEICO 2015 Military Service Award nominees

Air Force officials are accepting nominations for the 2015 Government Employees Insurance Company Military Service Awards.The annual awards recognize enlisted members from all military service branches, including active duty, Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve, for their contributions to
Aug. 18, 2015
Air Force announces 2014 Sijan award winners

Air Force officials have announced the winners of the 2014 Lance P. Sijan Leadership Award.The Lance P. Sijan Leadership Award is named in honor of the late Capt. Lance P. Sijan, an Air Force Academy graduate and combat pilot, who was posthumously, awarded the Medal of Honor for his intrepidity