Canadian SNCOA instructor excels in classroom and martial arts

Step inside Chief Warrant Officer Gabriel Chartier's classroom and what sticks out more than his Canadian military uniform, or his French-Canadian accent, is his energetic and dynamic approach to teaching. Laugh with him, joke with him, smile with him, but do not make the mistake of confusing his

Air Command and Staff College online master’s program eligibility expands to captains

Air University will offer eligible mid-level Air Force captains a unique educational opportunity to enroll in an online master's degree beginning this December. The degree is designed to be career-relevant and is intended to accommodate the current high operations tempo environment, according to Dr.

42nd Medical Group receives flu vaccine

The 42nd Medical Group has received a new shipment of seasonal flu vaccine.All active duty and family members still requiring a flu shot should come to the Immunizations Clinic as soon as possible to receive the vaccine while supplies last.TRICARE Prime and TRICARE Standard beneficiaries may

Art contests to reward creativity of military children

Prizes are available to young artists participating in the 42nd Airmen and Family Readiness Center's Month of the Military Family art contest, which will also serve to honor injured military members as part of Wounded Warrior Month. During a student assembly Nov. 6, 42nd Air Base Wing Commander Col.

Youth Centers offer First Tee Program

Maxwell and Gunter Youth Centers are offering the First Tee Program throughout November and December. This program is designed to teach character and life skills through the game of golf to children of military members and civilians associated with the military.Youth ages 7 to 17 are eligible to

River Region mayors honor military

SAASS students bring smiles to Jackson Hospital’s youngest patients

Maj. David Lyle quipped that there are four goals for a treasure chest program he started at Jackson Hospital's pediatric department: "Smiles, smiles, smiles, smiles."He and three fellow School of Advanced Air and Space Studies students - Army Maj. Demone Garner, Air Force Maj. B.J. Fry and Royal

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Veterans Day -- A Proclamation

We have a sacred trust with those who wear the uniform of the United States of America. From the Minutemen who stood watch over Lexington and Concord to the service members who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, American veterans deserve our deepest appreciation and respect. Our Nation's servicemen and

Physical Training Uniform mandatory wear policies effective now

Updated guidance in Air Force Instruction 36-2903, Dress and Appearance of Air Force Personnel, released Oct. 28 by Air Force A1 may send some Airmen scurrying to purchase new items to ensure compliance with restrictions on how Airmen will and will not wear the Air Force Physical Training Uniform,