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Act ends controversial personnel system
November 2, 2009
The president's signing of the 2010 National Defense Authorization Act Oct. 28, 2009, has ended the controversial pay-for-performance National Security Personnel System, affecting some 220,000 Defense Department employees. (U.S. Air Force graphic)
Stop loss Airmen eligible for compensation
October 30, 2009
Reserve crew delivers new C-17
October 29, 2009
Airman First Class Mike Bowker marshals in Lt. Gen. Charles Stenner Jr., as he taxis in the newest C-17 addition to Charleston AFB Oct. 28. An all Reserve crew delivered the C-17 bringing the total number of aircraft to 58. General Stenner is the commander of the Air Force Reserve Command and Airman Bowker is a crew chief assigned to the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Marie Brown)
New communication and information career field changes to take effect Nov. 1
October 28, 2009
Learning the ropes
October 28, 2009
Airman 1st Class Bryan Mathey trains on the proper procedures for connecting a waste hose to a C-17 during a lavatory servicing operation on the flightline here Oct. 28. During lavatory servicing, Airmen must wear gloves, a face shield and an apron to protect themselves from the 11 gallons of hazardous fluid pumped into the aircraft used to clean and disinfect the lavatory system. Airman Mathey is a student enrolled in the 437th Aerial Port Squadron's Port Dawg University. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Daniel Bowles)
Red Ribbon Week military working dog demonstration
October 28, 2009
Staff Sgt. Ramon Alexander answers question from the students and faculty at Hunley Park Elementary after a drug search demonstration held at the school, Oct. 27. The 437th Security Forces Squadron's military working dog kennels conducted the demonstration as part of Red Ribbon week which raises public awareness and mobilize communities to combat tobacco, alcohol and drug use among military personnel, civilians and their families. Sergeant Alexander is a dog handler with the 437 SFS. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Marie Brown)
‘Hitman’s’ on fire, makes it two in a row
October 28, 2009
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EOD keeps on rucking
October 27, 2009
Senior Airman Johnathan Baxley, left, and Tech. Sgt. Raymond Pomeroy lead 437th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight members on a ruck march here Oct. 27, joined by 437th Airlift Wing Commander Col. John Wood, 437th Mission Support Group Commander Col. Benjamin Wham and Chief Master Sgt. Mike Ivey, 437 AW command chief. The EOD members incorporate ruck marching into their physical training program to prepare for current operations in the Afghanistan theater. Airman Baxley is an EOD journeyman and Sergeant Pomeroy is the EOD superintendent, both are with the 437 CES. (U.S. Air Force photo/James Bowman)
437 APS claims intramural volleyball championship title
October 27, 2009
Members of the 437th Aerial Port Squadron and 437th Operations Group/Operations Support Squadron Flyers volleyball teams battle for control of the ball during the Charleston AFB intramural volleyball championship game at the Fitness and Sports Center here Oct. 22. The 437 APS won the game, souring the Flyers undefeated record. The 437 APS were named the base champions and the Flyers placed first in regular season play. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Daniel Bowles)
Forty-four Airmen to be promoted
October 27, 2009