Airman's Roll Call: Air Force uniform issues

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton A. Schwartz announced last week he's deferring a decision on the heritage service coat until summer 2009. In the meantime, he has directed Lt. Gen. Richard Y. Newton, deputy chief of staff for manpower, personnel and services, to look into issues with the

Nonjudicial punishments

The following Airmen received Article 15s during the week of Aug. 25 to 29. -- A staff sergeant assigned to the 51st Munitions Squadron received an Article 15 for insubordinate conduct and being drunk and disorderly, using profane language towards a noncommissioned officer, and for throwing a beer

To honor with dignity

Elite, Sharp, Dedicated, Proud. These are just a few words that scratch the surface of what it means to be a member of the Osan Base Honor Guard. The mission of the honor guard is to represent every member, past and present, of the United States Air Force. So who encompasses the Honor Guard? Airmen,

Residents, leadership work together to give dorm “home” feeling

"Leave it better than you found it." For many, this is just another old Air Force motto, but to the 51st Security Forces Squadron Defenders, this is no mere motto. It is a challenge. A challenge the residents of Dorm 1436 accepted Aug. 23 when approximately 20 dorm residents volunteered their

Nonjudicial punishments

The following Airmen received Article 15s during the week of Aug. 18 to 22. -- An airman, (E-2), assigned to the 5th Reconnaissance Squadron received an Article 15 for larceny: stealing a SNCO's cell phone. Punishment consisted of reduction to the rank of E-1, restriction to base for 45 days and a

UFT selection board to convene Jan. 13, 2009

The next Undergraduate Flying Training selection board will convene at the Air Force Personnel Center here Jan. 13, 2009. The board will review active duty applications for selection to pilot, combat systems officer, and air battle manager training. Officers born after April 1, 1979 with a total

Back to school

Nonjudicial punishments

The following Airmen received Article 15s between Aug. 4 to 15. -- An airman, (E-2), from the 5th Reconnaissance Squadron received an Article 15 for stealing multiple items from various bars and an individual. Punishment consisted of forfeiture of $200, restriction to base for 30 days and a

New GTC cards arriving

New Government Travel Charge Cards issued by Citi will be distributed in a phased approach beginning in August continuing through the end of September. The first phase of card distribution will include locations outside the continental U.S. followed by all Centrally Billed Accounts. The next phase

Message from 7th AF commander: New curfew, driving polices

7th AF warriors, Recently, General Walter L. Sharp, USFK commander, implemented changes regarding two USFK policies -- curfew and driving privileges. Both policies are effective as of Aug. 15. First, I fully support these new changes. As such, we have published two new 7th AF policy letters that