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  • Troop Talk special edition takes top award in Air Force media contest

    Troop Talk: Extreme Airlift took top honors in the documentary category of the 2012 Air Force Media Contest after winning first place at the Air Force Reserve Command level in the same category."I am proud ... to congratulate the 315 AW Public Affairs team for being recognized as First Place in the

  • 81st APS earns two AFRC Logistics Readiness Awards

    The 315th Airlift Wing's 81st Aerial Port Squadron was named winner of two Air Force Reserve Command Logistics Readiness Awards last week. In the unit category, 81st APS was named Air Transportation Activity of the Year, and for the individual category, Senior Master Sgt. Jeffrey Lutz, 81st APS, won

  • Furlough to affect thrift savings plan contributions

    Federal civilian employees could see their Thrift Savings Plan contributions reduced if furloughs take effect.The Thrift Savings Plan is a retirement savings and investment plan for federal employees and members of the uniformed services, including the Ready Reserve."Employees who have selected

  • Wing commander announces promotions to major

    315th Airlift Wing Commander, Col. James Fontanella, announced this morning the wing's latest selection of officers to be promoted to major.  The commander invites everyone to join him in congratulating the following individuals: Capt. Dustin Brisson, 317th Ailift Squadron Capt. Wayne Capps,

  • Furloughs Can Begin April 26, DOD Comptroller Says

    Unless Congress acts to end sequestration, furloughs for Defense Department civilian employees can begin April 26, the department's comptroller said here today.Robert F. Hale discussed the furlough planning process with a Pentagon audience. The comptroller also took questions sent in via Facebook

  • Sequestration impacts ripple across Air Force

    Air Force senior leaders issued updated guidance to leaders of Air Force major commands and addressed the service's Airmen last week on how the service will operate under sequestration and a continuing resolution for the remainder of the fiscal year.Acting Under Secretary of the Air Force Dr. Jamie

  • Time Changes March 10

    Don't forget to set your clocks forward one hour before going to bed Saturday night this weekend. Daylight Savings Time begins at 2 a.m., Sunday, March 10.

  • Commanders hold town hall to discuss civilian furloughs due to sequestration

    Civilians and dual-status Air Reserve Technicians filled the theater here today for a town-hall meeting to hear from wing commanders on base regarding sequestration and civilian furloughs. The meeting gave civilians and supervisors the opportunity to hear the official message on civilian furloughs,

  • Time now to get smart on sequestration, furlough

     Former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta notified Congress recently that should sequestration occur, the Department of Defense will initiate furlough for its 800,000-plus civilian employees. Congressional notification is required at least 45 days from a planned furlough, with implementation