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  • Airmen experience NASCAR first hand

    Some people dream of being able to experience NASCAR up close, but how many can actually say they got the chance to do it? That is exactly what the Airmen from Dover Air Force Base, Del., got to do as honorary pit crew members during NASCAR race events at Dover International Speedway May 31- June

  • Recruiting the future

    The United States military uses recruiting to help add talented people in-to their respective services.Air Force recruiters use large events to promote their mission.May 31 through June 2 NASCAR hosted its race weekend at Dover International Speedway in Dover, Del. The 314th Recruiting Squadron used

  • Families of fallen find caring support in family liaisons

    June 9 will mark three years since Master Sgt. Marisa Flores lost her husband, Tech. Sgt. Michael Flores, when he and four other pararescuemen died from injuries received during a HH-60G Pave Hawk crash in Afghanistan. Some days are still a challenge. Every now and then, Flores said she comes across

  • Tips on financing college education

    Defense Department officials encourage parents and students to consider various strategies for financing college education, the director of the Pentagon's office of family policy and children and youth said.In a recent interview with American Forces Press Service and the Pentagon Channel, Barbara

  • Airmen show 'cool careers' in new ad campaign

    The Air Force Recruiting Service is currently developing an ad campaign to teach young adults about cool career opportunities in the Air Force community, with the goal to inspire young people to join the Air Force. They also plan to demonstrate that the Air Force offers the same science, technology,

  • Qualified captains sought for Inter-American SOS program

    Active duty captains proficient in Spanish may be eligible to attend the Inter-American Squadron Officer School at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Air Force Personnel Center officials said. "The ISOS program is designed to develop dynamic Airmen ready to lead

  • Sometimes goodbye doesn't mean forever

    On June 3, 2013, a rare occurrence in the Air Force and the military in general will take place as the 436th Maintenance Operations Squadron will stand down in a ceremony at the Air Mobility Command museum.Unlike the change of command ceremony in which command changes from one commander to another,

  • Construction corner: pest control keeps base safe

    With summer fast approaching, flies, mosquitoes, ticks, chiggers and various other biting insects become more prevalent and do what they do best; bug us. "Nicer weather usually entices more outdoor recreational activities. Applying a few simple steps before heading out can go a long way in keeping