• Airman 'The Book' 2008 available online

    The 2008 almanac version of Airman magazine is now available online. "Into the Wild New Yonder" is the theme for the issue, traditionally called "The Book." The issue focuses on important facts and provides insight into today's Air Force. Data in the magazine highlights the service's major commands

  • Air Force claims center proves efficient

     One year after opening the Air Force Claims Service Center near Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, Air Force leaders are proud to announce its successes in handling legal claims for all Airmen. Not only are Airmen paid quickly under the new system, that money is recovered from negligent moving

  • AFAF kicks off Monday

    The Air Force Assistance Fund "Commitment to Caring" cam¬paign kicks off Monday and Icemen will have through May 3 to make their donations. The campaign provides Airmen the opportunity to contribute to any of the four official Air Force charitable organizations. Now in its 35th year, 100 percent of

  • Hall of Fame for Feb. 8 to 14

    Staff Sgt. Kelsi Basom, 354th Medical Operations Squadron emergency medical services technician Hometown: Wellsburg, West Va. Years in service: Nine years. Family: Two girls, 7 and 4: Trinity and Alannah Education: Some college. Self Description: Easy going, caring, reliable One thing most people

  • Air Force officals release budget request for 2009

    As part of the president's fiscal 2009 budget, the Air Force is requesting Congress' approval for $143.9 billion, nearly more than $9 billion more than in fiscal 2008. Of the $143.9 billion request, $117 billion are funds directly controlled and managed by the Air Force. The remaining $26.9 billion

  • 'Tis the season to be filing

    We are fortunate to live in a country where we get to pay taxes. Taxes pay for our highways, law enforcement, armed forces and many other public services that sometimes we take for granted. Just about every day you can hear news about countries that don't have such services--imagine living in a