• New commander takes reins of Air Education Training Command

    Gen. Edward A. Rice Jr. took command of Air Education and Training Command from Gen. Stephen R. Lorenz during a ceremony here Nov. 17."The set of activities for which the United States Air Force is responsible is extremely complex," said General Rice, who previously commanded U.S. Forces Japan and

  • Preparing food safely for the holidays

    The following tips for handling, preparing and storing food can help prevent food-related illness during the holiday season.Wash hands with hot soapy water for at least 20 seconds before and after handling food and after using the restroom, changing diapers, coughing, sneezing, blowing your nose or

  • Operation Cookie Cutter provides deployed Vance Airmen holiday cheer

    Fifty-five care-packages were prepared and mailed to Vance Airmen, currently deployed around the world, by 30 volunteers working out of the Airman & Family Readiness Center Thursday, Nov. 4. This is the 16th year for Operation Cookie Cutter.The packages contained home-made cookies, holiday popcorn,

  • AETC commander retiring after 37 years of service

    The commander of Air Education and Training Command, Gen. Stephen R. Lorenz, will retire in the grade of general effective Jan. 1, 2011, Air Force officials announced today, culminating more than 37 years of commissioned service. His retirement ceremony is Nov. 17.Among his many accomplishments as

  • DOD officials unveil smart phone mental health application

    A free smart phone mobile application that will help servicemembers, veterans and family members track their emotional health is now available, Defense Department officials announced this week. The application was developed at the National Center for TeleHealth and Technology at Joint Base