Airman articles from January 2004

Airman archives from January 2004

Fit to fight: if you're not fit to fight, you should get back to the basics of running, sit-ups and push-ups.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... That's the word from Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. John P. Jumper who says that today's Air Force is different from that of a decade ago. Today there are more deployments to all parts of the world with airmen living and working long...

Staying fit to win: the message is clear: If you're out of shape, you're already behind the fit-to-fight power curve. If you're fit, you're at least even with that curve.(Organization)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... Think of physical conditioning as a part of your everyday life. It has traditionally been a part of basic military training and officer training. For too many, those were the best physically conditioned days of their careers. Today, in the...

Air Force leadership.(Organization)
January 1, 2004... Secretary of the Air Force As we enter 2004, you--America's airmen--continue demonstrating to our nation and the test of the world your unparalleled commitment, competence and overwhelming professionalism. What you do is immeasurably...

12 Outstanding Airmen of 2003.(Organization)
January 1, 2004... Senior Master Sgt. Keith D. Finney Pacific Air Forces Chief, Heavy Repair 51st Civil Engineer Squadron Osan Air Base, South Korea Home of record: Tampa, Fla. Tech. Sgt. Tara A. Marta U.S Air Forces in Europe NCOIC, Surveillance,...

Air Combat Command.(Organization)
January 1, 2004... Commander: Gen. Hal M. Hornburg Headquarters: Langley AFB, Va. Command Chief Master Sgt.: Chief Master Sgt. Rodney E. Ellison Established: June 1, 1992 Web address: http://www2.acc.af.mil Mission Provides primary force of combat...

Air Education and Training Command.(Organization)
January 1, 2004... Commander: Gen. Donald G. Cook Headquarters: Randolph AFB, Texas Command Chief Master Sgt.: Chief Master Sgt. Karl Meyers Established: July 1, 1993 Web address: www.aetc.randolph.af.mil Mission Recruits, trains and educates...

Air Force Materiel Command.(Organization)
January 1, 2004... Commander: Gen. Gregory S. Martin Headquarters: Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio Command chief Master Sgt.: Chief Master Sgt. Vickie C. Mauldin Established: July 1, 1992 Web address: www.afmc.wpafb.af.mil Mission Delivers war-winning...

Air Force Reserve Command.(Organization)
January 1, 2004... Commander: Lt. Gen. James E. Sherrard III Headquarters: Robins AFB, Ga. Command Chief Master Sgt.: Chief Master Sgt. Cheryl D. Adores Established: Feb. 17, 1997 Web address: www.afrc.af.mil Mission Provides citizen airmen to...

Air Force Space Command.(Organization)
January 1, 2004... Commander: Gen. Lance W. Lord Headquarters: Peterson AFB, Colo. Command Chief Master Sgt.: Chief Master Sgt. Ronald G. Kriete Established: Sept. 1, 1982 Web address: www.peterson.af.mil/hqafspc Mission Operates Air Force space and...

Air Force Special Operations Command.(Organization)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... Commander: Lt. Gen. Paul V. Hester Headquarters: Hurlburt Field, Fla. Command Chief Master Sgt.: Chief Master Sgt. Howard Mowry Established: May 22, 1990 Mission America's specialized air power. Provides combat search and rescue,...

Air Mobility Command.(Organization)
January 1, 2004... Commander: Gen. John W. Handy Headquarters: Scott AFB, III. Command Chief Master Sgt.: Chief Master Sgt. Michael R. Kerver Established: June 1, 1992 Web address: http://public.amc.af.mil Mission Provides airlift, all refueling,...

Pacific Air Forces.(Organization)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... Commander: Gen. William J. Begert Headquarters: Hickam AFB, Hawaii Command Chief Master Sgt.: Chief Master Sgt. David W. Popp Established: Aug. 3, 1944. Web address: http://www2.hickam.af.mil/hqpacaf Mission Provides ready air and...

United States Air Forces in Europe.(Organization)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... Commander: Gen. Robert H. Foglesong Headquarters: Ramstein AB, Germany Command Chief Master Sgt.: Chief Master Sgt. Gary G. Coleman Established: Aug. 7, 1945 Web address: www.usafe.af.mil Mission Provides rapidly deployable,...

Direct reporting units.(Organization)
January 1, 2004... Direct reporting units are subdivisions of the Air Force, directly subordinate to Air Force headquarters and are separate from any major command or field operating agency due to unique missions, legal requirements or other Factors 11th...

Field operating agencies.(Organization)(US Air Force subdivisions)(Directory)
January 1, 2004... Field operating agencies are subdivisions that carry out activities under the operational control of a headquarters Air Force manager. Air Force Agency for Modeling and Simulation, Orlando, Fla.: Implements Air Force, joint and Department...

Air National Guard.(Organization)
January 1, 2004... Federal Mission Maintains well-trained, well-equipped units available for prompt mobilization during war. Enforces federal authority,, suppresses insurrection and defends the nation when mobilize by the president, Congress or both. Units...

Active Air Force, Reserve & Guard facilities.(Organization)
January 1, 2004... Major Active Facilities Here's a list of minor and minor active Air Force, Air National Guard and All Force Reserve facilities. It includes major commands, telelphone numbers, size, location and Web site link. Abbreviation codes: Air...

Making the difference: today's airmen lire in a world shocked by the terrorist bombings of Sept. 11, 2001--a day that changed America forever. With "overseas deployments" jumping to the top of the list of common household terms, it's even more important than ever that Air Force members be physically prepared.(Database)
January 1, 2004... Although the Air Force has airmen in more than 380 career fields stationed around the world, no one person in any specialty code can afford to take it easy. Cooks, administrative support people, truck drivers, security policemen, electricians,...

Controlling the weapons: a modern fighting machine with some of the most sophisticated weapons known to mankind. An apt description of today's Air Force.(Weapons)
January 1, 2004... We've come a long way in producing weapons, many of which can be used with pinpoint accuracy. But they're no good without people who can deploy to faraway lands and be physically ready to work long hours, do tough jobs and be ready to survive...