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  • Donley in as acting Air Force secretary

    Michael B. Donley is the new acting secretary of the Air Force, succeeding Michael Wynne, who held the position since November 2005. Mr. Donley was previously the administration and management director for the Secretary of Defense, a position sometimes referred to as "mayor" of the Pentagon. The

  • Air Force charts new course for 2009 force shaping

    Air Force officials here currently are deciding how to carry out force shaping plans in the coming year following an announcement by Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates Monday to halt personnel cuts. Active-duty end strength was projected to decrease from 328,600 to 316,600 by the end of fiscal 2009.

  • Airman's Roll Call: Air Force offers benefits to Airmen

    This week's Airman's Roll Call focuses on the various benefits the Air Force provides many Airmen and their families so they can continue to serve. Among the many benefits the Air Force offers, the convenience of on-base shopping and availability of child care can make life easier for Airmen and

  • Master, technical sergeant promotion rates announced

    Air Force officials here selected 5,404 of 24,223 eligible technical sergeants for promotion to master sergeant, and 7,110 of 38,324 eligible staff sergeants for promotion to technical sergeant in a list that will be released June 26. The master sergeant selection rate, 22.31 percent, decreased 2.58

  • Firefighters receive specialized training

    From burning buildings to the old cat in a tree, firefighters put themselves in compromising situations everyday. Saving life and limb becomes almost second nature for Misawa Air Base firemen whose average workweek is between 72 and 96 hours long. But not all of those hours have to do with fighting