Oct. 11, 2013 New F-16s take 301st to the next level There's a new kid on the block; well there's actually nine. Though not brand new to the 301st Fighter Wing, they're newer than what the 457th Fighter Squadron flew. These nine additional aircraft started arriving here July 31 from the New Jersey Air National Guard's 177th Fighter Wing in Atlantic
Oct. 7, 2013 Hagel Announces Recall of Most Defense Department Civilians Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel announced today he is recalling most of the Defense Department civilians who were placed on furlough as a result of the government shutdown which began Oct. 1."Today, I am announcing that most DOD civilians placed on emergency furlough during the government shutdown
Oct. 7, 2013 Most AF civilians to return to work In accordance with a memo Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel released Oct. 5, the Air Force will recall most of the nearly 104,000 Air Force civilian Airmen placed on emergency furlough due to government shutdown. However, a significant number will not yet be able to return.In his memo, Hagel stated that
Oct. 6, 2013 New commander arrives at 301st Fighter Wing Colonel John M. Breazeale assumed command of the 301st Fighter Wing from Brig. Gen. Ronald B. Miller during a change of command ceremony Saturday, Oct. 5 here.Tenth Air Force Commander, Maj. Gen. William B. Binger, presided over the ceremony. He began by giving accolades to Miller on his service to
Sept. 27, 2013 Potential Government Shutdown looms on the horizon To the Men and Women of the United States Air Force: Once again, we find ourselves in the position where we need to talk with youabout the potential disruption to your personal and professional lives.While we remain hopeful that a government shutdown will be averted, theDepartment of Defense is
Sept. 26, 2013 Memo prepares DOD employees for government shutdown Although Defense Department officials believe a government shutdown can be avoided when the new fiscal year begins Oct. 1, they want DOD employees to be prepared for the possibility, Deputy Defense Secretary Ash Carter said in a memo issued to the workforce Sept. 23. The fiscal year ends Sept. 30,