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June 17, 2013
Comptroller offers glimpse of post-sequester options

The budget storms assailing the Pentagon are unprecedented, the Defense Department's chief financial officer said in Washington June 13."I've never seen anything like this," Pentagon Comptroller Robert F. Hale told an audience attending the 2013 Defense Communities National Summit, "and I hope we
June 12, 2013
Weathering the storms: hurricane, tropical storm preparedness

Now is the time to ensure you're prepared for the hurricane and tropical storm season, officials urged. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association predicts for this year's hurricane season, which lasts from June 1 to Nov. 30, a 70 percent likelihood of 13 to 20 named storms (winds of 39 mph or
June 11, 2013
Former safety chief heads sexual assault prevention efforts

Senior officials announced June 6 that they have appointed a two-star general to lead the Air Force's effort to reduce sexual assault within the ranks, and provide victims the support they need.Maj. Gen. Margaret Woodward was appointed the new director of the reorganized Air Force Sexual Assault
June 7, 2013
AFRC's new command chief discusses philosophies, time at Homestead ARB

As the previous command chief master sergeant of Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., Cameron Kirksey is preparing to assume his new role as the command chief of Air Force Reserve Command.Kirksey said he's very humbled, honored and excited to be selected by Lt. Gen. James Jackson, chief of Air Force
June 6, 2013
Homestead to welcome new wing commander

Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., will welcome Col. Christian G. Funk as the new 482nd Fighter Wing commander during a change of command ceremony here July 14.Funk, previously the 476th Fighter Group commander out of Moody Air Force Base, Ga., replaces Col. Donald R. Lindberg, who will assume his
June 5, 2013
Vice Chief of Staff highlights Homestead ARB, thanks Airmen for successful Every Dollar Counts campaign

Throughout the month of May, Airmen submitted more than 11,000 cost-reducing ideas during the "Every Dollar Counts" campaign, an initiative that empowered Airmen to find and recommend areas of savings that may be used to support more urgent readiness needs. In a letter to all Airmen, June 5, Air
June 4, 2013
AFRC top brass visits Westover

Lt. Gen. James Jackson, commander of the Air Force Reserve Command, and AFRC Command Chief Master Sgt. Cameron Kirksey toured Westover Air Reserve Base, Mass., June 1 and 2 and met the men and women of the command's 439th Airlift Wing.
June 3, 2013
Congratulations to Homestead's newest CCAF graduates

Congratulations to the following individuals who recieved Community College of the Air Force degrees during a graduations ceremony June 2: Adrian Beliveau, Octavio Blanco, Andrew Pinatel, Lorenza Gardner, Ashley Everette, Francisco Gonzalez, Jose Gonzalez, Luis Mateo, Brenna Young, Fancis Hartley,
June 3, 2013
Reservist recognized for Air Force Reserve Citizen Airman and Employer of the Year award

Master Sgt. Jessie Barcala of the 482nd Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight was recently recognized by Col. Elwin Rozyskie, 482nd Mission Support Group commander, during a coining ceremony at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla. Barcala received the coin from Rozyskie as a result
May 31, 2013
June issue of Citizen Airman is available online

The June issue of Citizen Airman is now available on the web at http://www.citamn.afrc.af.mil/. Contents include feature articles on a new program that uses technology to provide aircraft maintainers easier access to technical orders. Also featured in this issue is the first of a four-part series

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