• Air Force fulfills sacred promise to airman affected by Boston bombing

    On the morning of the 2013 Boston Marathon, Alan Bauman and Colin Bellavance woke up at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, ready to tackle the final two weeks of basic training. By the day's end, the two flight mates began to learn the significance of the Airmen's Creed and its call to "never leave an

  • Active shooter training readies SFS

    157th Security Forces Squadron personnel participated in an active shooter training scenario April 5 in Building 257 as part of a monthly training program. "The point-of-emphasis to this active shooter training today was the need to neutralize the threat as quickly as possible in order to reduce the

  • Safety personnel soliciting feedback

    The 157th Air Refueling Wing Safety team is soliciting feedback from Airmen on what are they believe are the top three risks or safety concerns facing them -- on or off duty. Suggestions will be discussed at a wing safety down day scheduled for June 7."I'm asking commanders, chiefs and first

  • Maritime exercise readies 157 ARW CERFP team

    Members of the New England Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and High-Yield Explosive Enhanced Response Force Package, or also known as the CERFP team, gathered to conduct a full scale exercise to increase readiness posture and facilitate improved catastrophic responses with multiagency

  • Bohac named to Union Leader's '40 under Forty'

    Master Sgt. Mark Bohac, a N.H. Air National Guard Recruiting supervisor, was recognized March 19 at the Grappone Conference Center in Concord as a recipient of the New Hampshire Union Leader's 40 Under Forty Granite State residents this year."Master Sergeant Bohac's wife, Rachel, contacted me and

  • Changes coming to deployed airman pay

    Starting June 1, Airmen deployed to several locations will see significant changes to pay programs.The biggest change includes the discontinuation of imminent danger pay, or IDP, in multiple countries.The DoD-wide announcement impacts Airmen deployed to 15 countries."The IDP recertification process

  • Air Force Leaders insist new tanker key to airpower

    The top three acquisition priorities for the Air Force are the KC-46A aerial tanker, the F-35A Joint Strike Fighter and the Long Range Strike Bomber, officials told members of Congress during a hearing of House Armed Services Committee's subcommittee on seapower and projections forces, April 2."On

  • New command chief looks to continue 'strong legacy'

    Charged to help lead an organization known for excellence, results and professionalism, newly selected 157th Air Refueling Wing Command Chief Master Sgt. James A. Lawrence is focused on the development and welfare of all airmen as the key to ensuring the wing maintains its positive momentum."There

  • Warmer weather means more activity outdoors

    With spring fast approaching, more people will be outside to run and ride their bicycles, skateboards and motorcycles. As a reminder to everyone, the Safety Office encourages the use of proper protective equipment and to perform these activities safely.While jogging, use paths and sidewalks. If no