New Air Force climate survey begins

Air Force leaders want to know what to know what's on the minds of Airmen. The Air Force launched its 2008 climate survey Oct. 1 via an e-mail invitation to every Airman across the total force, including civilians. The survey covers home life, work environment, leadership and morale issues. It will

Air Force, Navy officials agree upon F-35 depot workload

Air Force and Navy officials here signed a memo Sep. 16 identifying a new process for allocating F-35 Lightning II depot repair workloads. The new process takes into account service competency and experience in determining workload allocation. "This was truly a joint effort on the part of the Air

MPF and FM offices to move

The 419th Fighter Wing's Military Personnel Flight and Financial Management offices will move from Building 593 to Building 430 (the old Base Exchange) the week of Oct. 6. The MPF will be closed Oct. 6-10 and will reopen for business Oct. 13 In the meantime, appointments for ID cards can be made

Q&A: New wing commander shares priorities

Col. Walter "Buck" Sams became the 419th Fighter Wing commander Sep. 14, 2008. The 419th Public Affairs staff recently sat down with Colonel Sams to dicuss his priorities, his role, and his outlook on the future of Hill Air Force Base's Reserve wing. What is your main focus as you take command of

Benefits for Reservists When Volunteering vs. Being Mobilized: Same or Different?

Since Operation Desert Storm, the Air Force has increasingly relied on Reserve and Guard forces to meet combatant commander requirements. Demand for forces dramatically increased after the terrorist attacks of 9/11. The Air Force initially met this demand primarily through partial mobilization of

Pilots 'refreshed' in water survival

Family support program expands; DoD, YMCA strengthen partnership

In two Defense Department-led initiatives today, a military-family support program launched its nationwide expansion, and the Armed Services YMCA introduced a new offering to families whose loved one is deployed. The Joint Family Support Assistance Program -- which helps families with financial and

419th Operations Group receives new commander

419th Fighter Wing holds change of command

The 419th Fighter Wing came under new leadership following a change of command ceremony here Sunday.Col. Walter "Buck" Sams assumed command of nearly 1,200 personnel assigned to Utah's only Air Force Reserve unit. During his remarks, Colonel Sams spoke about the three words that would be

10th Air Force commander visits 419th