March 3, 2008 Triple-amputee shares personal story of hope, courage "The best things in life for me came after I lost my limbs," said Bob Mortimer, a motivational and ministry speaker who toured Germany for a week, telling his story of what he calls "hope and courage." Mr. Mortimer's life started out average; blue-collar. He worked at a sawmill in Washington State
March 3, 2008 Tanker contract award announced Secretary of the Air Force Michael W. Wynne and Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. Duncan J. McNabb announced the selection of Northrop Grumman as the winner of the KC-X competition for development and procurement of up to 179 tanker aircraft for approximately $35 billion. The initial
Feb. 29, 2008 AFAF – an opportunity to give back to AF family Every year Airmen are asked to reach into their wallets to help their fellow Air Force family members through the official charity of the Air Force, the Air Force Assistance Fund. The AFAF campaign kicks off March 3 and runs through April 15. It provides Airmen the ability to assist others through a
Feb. 28, 2008 Top Saber Performer Tech. Sgt. Gina Hardsaw, 52nd Medical Operations Squadron NCOIC of ambulance services, has been named the 52nd Fighter Wing's Top Saber Performer for the week of Feb. 29-March 6. Name: Tech. Sgt. Gina Hardsaw Unit: 52nd Medical Operations Squadron Duty title: NCOIC of ambulance services Hometown:
Feb. 27, 2008 Sabers capture DoD, AF, USAFE awards Congratulations to the following units and individuals who were named Department of Defense, Air Force and U.S. Air Forces in Europe annual award winners: Air Force Medical Service Awards U.S. Air Force Maxine Beatty Award Maj. Jessica Spitler, 52nd Medical Support Squadron; U.S. Air Force Colonel
Feb. 27, 2008 Fatigue – make the right decision Everyone has heard someone tell a story about a mishap or mistake and, as they go through the sequence of events, shake their head thinking, "Why would they do that? That was not a smart decision!" Everyone is susceptible to making poor decisions, especially when fatigued. Fatigue slows reaction
Feb. 27, 2008 Become a Military Saver today Expect to see and hear these and other Military Saves messages sweep across military installations during Military Saves Week, Feb. 24 - March 2. Military Saves was developed through a cooperative agreement between the Department of Defense and the Consumer Federation of America to promote the