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April 30, 2012

- Airmen who exceed deployed time get added time off

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- AF Reserve, FBI train together during 'Patriot Sands'

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- Kandahar advisers empower Afghan maintainers

- AFTN releases newest version of Today's Air Force

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- Air Force Specialty Code changes take effect in May

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- Dental technicians aid ailing Afghan

- Warrior Games set to start

April 27, 2012

- Cyber warriors: Cadets shine in NSA competition

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- RAF exchange officer departs Air Force Academy

- SAIGE award winners named

- SecAF visits Wolf Pack

- Air Force officials to launch myPers

- AF chief honored with Army's prestigious medical Order

- DJ Jazzy Jeff spins up deployed Airmen

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- Enlisted early retirement applications due Monday

- VCSAF shares words of wisdom with AFDW leaders

- Commentary - Five enduring areas of performance

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- Airmen, Marines share training, culture

- Air Force delivers precision resupply to the joint warfighter

- U.S., Bangladesh airmen switch seats during exercise Cope South 12

- Air Force Week in Photos

April 26, 2012

- AF network techs support missions throughout East Africa

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- Feature - Airman continues family's heritage of service

- Air Force strategy legend dies at age 96

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- SecAF discusses force structure, 35 FW contributions during Misawa visit

- Planning continues for new Airman Heritage Museum

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- F-16s, MiGs engage over Bulgarian skies

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- SecAF addresses Airmen at Yokota, discusses future challenges  |  VIDEO

- CSAF emphasizes readiness, teamwork at Kandahar

April 25, 2012

- Commentary - It takes Airmen from every specialty to get job done

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- Fallen Airman's family accepts medal for a hero

- Officials explain new sexual assault policies

- Some lieutenant colonels can apply for TIG retirement waiver

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- Air Force guitar made to honor fallen Airmen

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- Commentary - Time to change our EPR culture

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- VA chief visits joint base clinic, discusses progress

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- PJ's rescue fallen ice climber in Denali National Park

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- Free 'Cross Cultural Communication' course offers CCAF credit

- Air Force, Forest Service train for wildland fire season

- Commentary - If you write it, own it

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- CSAF discusses 'evolving force' with deployed Airmen

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- Academy cadets compete in global contest

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April 24, 2012

- Air Force officials clarify Bronze Star approval process

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- Two Kirtland AFB officers receive Distinguished Flying Cross

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- American citizenship: One Airman's dream becomes reality

- Airmen partner with TSA for working-dog training

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- Kentucky Airman shares tactical knowledge in Bangladesh

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- Incirlik identified Airman killed in accident

April 23, 2012

- Missing personnel records impact more than promotions

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- Endangered species flourish at Travis AFB

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- Airman tackles NFL dream

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- Andersen AFB welcomes 69th Exeditionary Bomb Squadron

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- Air Mobility Command staff sergeant earns AF operational security award

- Science teacher flies with Thunderbirds

- New simulator pushes Afghan pilots' capabilities

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- AF vectors 38 to regional affairs strategist positions

- Damaged C-17 move truly a joint effort

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- Holocaust survivor: 'You're the last generation that will hear from us'

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- ISR chief outlines future programs

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- 11 nations share lessons learned at medical symposium

- Doolittle raiders honored at ceremony marking 70th anniversary of historic mission

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April 20, 2012

- Officials implement flexibilities for third round of VERA/VSIP

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- DFAS warns service members of scam emails

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- AF officials plan for scheduled downtime to upgrade MilPDS

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- Retired general receives lifetime space achievement award

- Air Force Week in Photos

April 19, 2012

- CSAF discusses national security space at symposium

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- U.S. missile defense counters growing threat

- Doolittle raid sparks nation during early days of WWII

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- AF to rely more on renewable energy -- 1 gigawatt by 2016

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- Officials implement flexibilities for third round of VERA/VSIP

- Feature - Through my eyes: surviving sexual assault

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- Vautrinot discusses the importance of cyber operations

- CMSAF discusses resiliency with civic leaders

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- AF leaders gather to address sexual assault prevention, response

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- New SIPRNet smart card protects secure networks

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- Self-service requests available for civilians online

- Career opportunities available for those up to the challenge

April 18, 2012

- Air Force names 2012 Cyberspace Operations and Support Hall of Fame inductees

- Robotics offer greener aircraft paint stripping

- 48 officers selected for career field change

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- USAF Honor Guard Drill Team recognized as 'best of the best'

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- New housing website prepares Airmen for moving

- Lightning strikes twice for deployed AF weatherman

- Statuette honors AF honor guard, core values

- Discovery flies for last time, ends chapter in aerospace history

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- Air Force accepting nominations for chief of staff award

- Airdrops could play key role in eventual Afghanistan transition

April 17, 2012

- TACC leading effort for retrograde cargo from Afghanistan

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- Global Strike Command earns 2011 maintenance excellence award

- From Vietnam to OEF: Pilot flies last mission of career

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- U.S., Maylasia air forces conclude exercise Cope Taufan 2012

- Seymour Johnson AFB Airmen launch F-15Es to honor WWII victory

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April 16, 2012

- Earth Day calls for broader focus at all levels

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- Barksdale Airmen test alternative jet fuel

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- Armed Services Blood Program helps save lives

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- Space Command officials eliminate flight suit, jackets

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- F-35 training center begins formal training

April 15, 2012

- 4th FW Airmen to launch aircraft to honor WWII history

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- Feature - Galaxy rising: Positioning C-5 crews increases flight efficiency, saves fuel, money

- Air Force seeks Earth Day innovations

April 13, 2012

- Chief's perspective: Now is the time for bold leadership

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- AFA officials announce team of the year

- Overcoming sexual assault: A victim's candid story

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- 100 miles: One day, one cause

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- 45 Airmen selected for promotion

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- Commentary - The story that should lead

- Air Force officials release draft EIS for F-35 operational basing

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- Air Force Week in Photos

April 12, 2012

- Academy cadet honored during White House ceremony

- Minot AFB officials work to improve Airmen resiliency

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- 'Battle of survival:' Special tactics officer awarded Air Force Cross

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- Test program recruit prepares Airmen at USAF Special Operations School

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- Missouri Air Guard band performs at White House

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- Mass casualty exercise tests deployed first responders

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- 2012 Hennessy Trophy winners announced

- Galaxy rising: With C-5M a 'super' culture, capability change are taking place

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- Precision loading could play key role in efficiency for redeploying forces from Afghanistan

April 11, 2012

- Sexual assault hurts one, affects all

- 3 enlisted Airmen selected for advanced degree program

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- CSAF: Total force integration key to increased effectiveness

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- Major continues family's service tradition

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- Shaw lieutenant best in 'force'

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- From Cuban refugee to U.S. Airman

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- Readiness Center named best in Air Force

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- U.S., Malaysian Airmen team up to build brighter future for orphans

April 10, 2012

- CMSAF Roy visits JB Charleston

- Music in our schools

- FLETA grants accreditation to AF security forces officer, enlisted courses

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- Air National Guard medical team sets bar during disaster response test

- Air Force participates in Marrakech Aeroexpo, strengthens bonds

April 9, 2012

- Helicopter rescue efforts rely on 'top notch' maintenance crew

- Four Airmen honored with 2011 Sijan award

- Reserve, active duty F-22 pilots fly long-range strike exercise

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- Feature - Living with PTSD

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- Air Force rewards outstanding munitions unit

- AF accepting test pilot school applications

April 8, 2012

- Vietnam War pararescueman finally brought home

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April 7, 2012

- 29 Athletes selected for 2012 Warrior Games AF team

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- General Flowers presented with Order of the Sword

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April 6, 2012

- Official Provides Tax Tips for Troops

- Early retirement offered to select enlisted Airmen

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- AF participates in Exercise Kiwi Flag

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- Security forces experts exchange ideas at Cope Taufan 2012

- Food transformation program adds seven bases

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- Deployed doc has Airmen on pins and needles

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- Air Force names 2011 top athletes

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- AFMC book commemorates command's 20th anniversary

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- Air Force staff sergeant creates tracking program

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- Laughlin fitness center goes green

- Air Force Week in Photos

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April 5, 2012

- Air Force to continue legacy of innovation, Donley says

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- Airman missing from Vietnam War identified

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- Fairchild AFB Airman remains missing

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- Recent donations honor Etchberger legacy

- Air Force crews deliver critical cargo to outposts

- Warrior chefs display cooking chops

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- DARPA looking for 8 motivated Airmen

- SecAF: In downsizing AF trades 'size for quality'

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April 4, 2012

- Air Force boxer one of best in U.S.

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- First lady unveils new military spouse hiring effort

- Virtual wingman makes smart choices easy

- AF officials release captain promotion list

- Cadets break collegiate parachuting record

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- Mission to McMurdo: Helping science in Antarctica

April 3, 2012

- Commentary - Leaders should walk and talk instead of click and send

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- Officials complete new tuition assistance policy memo

- PACANGEL unbound by numbers, helps 3,000 more

April 2, 2012

- Feature - Airman 'close to home' while deployed

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- SecAF visits F-35 test program at Edwards AFB

- New talent and old friend part of April AIRMAN

- AF officials complete IT consolidation across manpower, personnel, services

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- Advisory team engages on Afghan irrigation

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- New tool helps process new civilian employees

- Wounded warriors continue service through employment program

- DOD implements new changes to sexual assault response

- Kadena Airman dies during commercial flight

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