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  • HARB Reservist runs F-35 training devices program

    The program manager for the F-35 Maintenance Training Devices Program for Lockheed Martin Corporation was once an F-16 maintainer at the 482nd Fighter Wing here.1st Lt. Benito Avendano, a personnel officer with the 482nd Force Support Squadron, began his military career as fuels systems maintainer,

  • HARB OSI cracking down on fraud

    Unfortunately, fraud is a problem that exists throughout the Department of Defense and the Office of Special Investigations here says they are taking action to stamp it out.“Airmen seeking to defraud the government will be caught,” said Special Agent Justin Falcon, the OSI resident agent in charge.

  • Successfully navigate 2017 tax season

    The IRS is expected to begin accepting 2016 Tax Returns on Jan. 24, 2017. While some of us may be used to getting our refunds in early January, many refunds will be delayed several weeks this year because of a new law and increased safeguards against identity theft and fraud. For those claiming the

  • Vietnam Vets lapel pins available

    The Vietnam War Anniversary Commemoration, authorized by the Secretary of Defense, is offering Vietnam Veteran lapel pins to living U.S. military veterans who served during the Vietnam War.

  • New civilian appraisal program to begin in April

    The Air Force will roll out a new Department of Defense civilian appraisal program in April designed to improve overall job performance, enhance supervisor and employee communication, and more effectively develop and reward the workforce.

  • 482nd MDS welcomes new physician

    The 482nd Medical Squadron welcomes the first female physician to join their ranks in over a decade Dec. 10.Col. (Dr.) Kenneth Wright, the 482nd MDS commander, leads his unit by encouraging diversity and excellence.“Every Airman brings a unique perspective that helps us achieve our mission,” said

  • Three Airmen headed for OTS

    Three 482nd Fighter Wing Airmen were selected to attend Officer Training School and transition from the enlisted corps to the officer corps this summer. These Airmen met the Deserving Airman Commissioning Board and came out as best qualified among a group of competitive and deserving

  • AF Marathon registration to open Jan. 2

    Registration for the 2017 Air Force Marathon will begin Jan. 2 at 9 a.m. EST. Registration will open with special New Year’s resolution discounts, and participants who register Jan. 2 will receive $10 off the full or half-marathon and $5 off the 10K or 5K.The change from the traditional Jan. 1 date