Deployed guard troops return home

Air Force officials to begin involuntary phase of retraining for NCOs

In order to rebalance the NCO force, more than 700 Airmen volunteered this fall to retrain through the NCO retraining program. However, more than 300 additional Airmen are needed to retrain to ensure all career fields are equally manned.Phase II, which identifies non-volunteers for retraining,

'Stop Loss' payments on way

After an initial delay caused by software and manpower issues, the first retroactive payments will be disbursed next week to Soldiers who were retained on active duty involuntarily under the so-called "Stop Loss" program.Maj. Roy Whitley, program manager for the Army's Retroactive Stop Loss Special

Army updates health promotion regulations

The Army has revised its regulations on health promotion and suicide prevention to provide an improved, comprehensive "how to" guide for commanders and Soldiers.The updated Army Health Promotion Regulation (AR 600-63) and new Army Suicide Prevention Pamphlet (PAM 600-24) provide a holistic approach

Airmen graduate ALS

Congratulations to the following Airmen for graduating from Airman Leadership School Class 10-A. The development of Airman Leadership School, and all professional military education, is based upon the premise that the Air Force needs efficient leadership at all levels. ALS is the first phase of an