Air Force uniforms: How materials are selected

Air Force Uniform Office officials have a responsibility to provide Airmen with functional and effective military uniforms, but in doing so are asked the same question over and over: "Why can't you just purchase clothing from a brand company and put the Air Force symbol on it?" The answer to this

Top Air Force leaders discuss top Air Force issues

Air Force senior leaders discussed key issues facing the service during Corona South March 27-28 at Bolling Air Force Base here. Corona meetings, hosted by the secretary of the Air Force and Air Force chief of staff, are held several times a year to bring together major command commanders, Air Staff

AMC goes green with aircraft engine washes

Air Mobility Command bases are using a new aircraft engine wash system that's not only better for the plane, but also it is better for the environment. The EcoPower Engine Wash System is a system that uses atomized water, collects the effluent water and purifies it for recycled use. EcoPower

AF officials announce new discrimination hotline number

The Air Force Discrimination Hotline has a new toll free number that will serve all active-duty, Guard, Reserve and civilian Airmen. The hotline number will ensure all unlawful discrimination and sexual harassment concerns are quickly identified and addressed. "The Air Force is committed to ensuring

Revised 'Little Brown Book' now available

Air Force officials here recently revised Air Force instruction 36-2618, The Enlisted Force Structure, also known as "The Little Brown Book," and the electronic version is available now with hardcopies expected to be available in May. The guide has long been a staple of establishing expectations and

Scholarships available for chaplaincy students

In an effort to better provide spiritual care to Airmen, Air Force officials are offering scholarships for individuals who want to become service chaplains. The religious professional scholarship program is designed to help fill manning shortfalls within the chaplaincy for underrepresented faiths

SECAF visits McGuire

AFSA Chapter 211 honors McGuire members

The Air Force Sergeant Association Garden State Chapter 211 recognized its top performers during the annual honors and installation banquet March 26 at The Club. "The annual honors banquet is an opportunity for active-duty Airmen, retirees and civilians throughout the area to come together to

Falconers, natural predators keep airways safe

2 become 1: MSS, SVS merge into 87th FSS

The 87th Mission Support Squadron and 87th Services Squadron will merge to form the 87th Force Support Squadron during a ceremony April 3, 3 p.m., at the McGuire golf course. Lt. Col. John Clark, 87th SVS commander, will become the first 87th FSS commander. Lt. Col. Christopher Wyckoff, 87th MSS