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  • The Source

    In May 2007, the Air Force envisioned a system that no longer brought the customer to the finance office...a system where every Airman possessed the financial management knowledge to file PCS vouchers and update their pay records from the convenience of their own office. From this idea, eFinance

  • Years of service highlight civilians' commitment to ARPC

    Nellie Herbert remembers watching as the Air Force built the Air Reserve Personnel Center's home on Lowry Air Force Base more than 30 years ago. "I was right across the way in base housing," she said. "I'd stand in my bedroom window and watch them build this building." Mrs. Herbert and her husband,

  • Officials change promotion policy regarding senior NCO academy

    Completion of the resident Air Force Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy or a sister service equivalent will be required for promotion to senior master sergeant effective Jan. 1, an Air Force personnel official said recently. This policy change supersedes the current policy which requires Air

  • There's no one trick to safety this Halloween

    Holidays are a time to celebrate and enjoy friends and family, but it's important to stay safe while doing so. Everyone, young and old, needs to use good judgment on this day of make-believe, and there is one real trick to making Halloween a treat for the entire family -- be safe. "Halloween can be

  • SF Soldier motivates Team Buckley

    Retired Army Sergeant First Class Dana Bowman related his story of loss and recovery at the Buckley Leadership Development Center Oct. 16. Sergeant Bowman began his Army career as an engineer, quickly moving on to a special forces unit. He later joined the Army's elite parachute demonstration team,

  • Team Buckley gets tips on being smart with their money

    With insurance scams, payday loans and other shady financial choices designed to separate Airmen and their families from their money, at least one organization is fighting back with education. Holly Petraeus, Better Business Bureau's military line director, spoke to Team Buckley Oct. 14 at the

  • As 2010 approaches, a reminder of uniform changes

    Air Force officials announced policy updates in the 98th Virtual Uniform Board decisions posted June 10. The following provides a snapshot of approved uniform wear. Follow-on messages will be released that contain detailed guidance and instructions. All information will be incorporated into AFI