The 2012 International Military HIV/AIDS Conference concluded here today after four days of sharing insights into new ways to re-energize military HIV/AIDS prevention programs.
Presentations by subject matter experts, interactive discussions and workshops were among the ways participants shared methods to improve their HIV/AIDS programs and increase their capacity to provide effective and sustainable programs.
"This conference constitutes a sovereign opportunity to share experiences, and learn the concepts that will be discussed, to enrich and improve our service in fighting HIV and AIDS within our own institutions and in the entire country," said Prime Minister of Mozambique Aires Ali.
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A new policy instated at Andersen Air Force Base will allow ambulances and emergency medical technicians to operate at an Advanced Life Support status.
"Before, when we received a call that required advanced life support, ambulance services would have to meet off base with Guam ALS and have their technician get on ambulance and continue with us to our designated facility," said Tech. Sgt. Sharnta Bullard, Medical Operations Squadron noncomission officer in charge of ambulance services. "Now with our new service upgrade, we will no longer have to meet with Guam ALS."
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During a recent visit to Edwards Air force base, Calif., the commander of Air Force Global Strike Command spent time with B-52 Stratofortress combined test force officials to preview the combat capability enhancements made to the B-52H.
Modernizing and sustaining the nation's long-range strike aviation capability is a top priority for the command, Lt. Gen. Jim Kowalski, said.
Kowalski also emphasized that this is the "Year of the B-52," marking both the 50th anniversary of the last delivery of a B-52H to Minot Air Force base, N.D., and the 60th anniversary of the first test flight of the YB-52 prototype.
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When the F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot hooked up to the KC-135 Stratotanker and looked through his canopy into the boom window of the aircraft above, he was surprised to see the face of an 87-year-old man smiling back at him.
More than 50 years ago, James Watland sat in a boom pod of a KC-135 very much like one he sat in May 5, 2012, during an orientation flight for employers and civic leaders hosted by the 927th Air Refueling Wing here. The flight gives civilian employers an experience of aerial refueling while educating them on the Air Force mission.
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The B-1 System Program Office from Tinker Air Force Base, Okla., earned an Air Staff-level award recognizing the Air Force Materiel Command program office with the most improved aircraft maintenance and logistics readiness performance.
William Barnes, the deputy chief of the B-1 System Program Office at Tinker was presented the Dr. James G. Roche Sustainment Excellence award by Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz during a Pentagon ceremony on May 9.
According to award documents, Airmen and contractors with the office worked to increase their B-1 Lancer warfighter fleet availability by 10 percent during fiscal 2011. This increase created the highest B-1 availability rate in the last four years.
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U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet 1st Class Dustin Hayhurst was honored as the 2011 U.S. Air Force Cadet of the Year on May 10 during a ceremony at the Pentagon here.
During the ceremony, hosted by Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley, Hayhurst received recognition for demonstrated excellence in military skill, academics and athletics in an Air Force commissioning program.
"In Dustin, we recognize a cadet who truly exemplifies one of the Air Force's core values: Excellence in all we do," the secretary said. "He has consistently excelled as a scholar, as a warrior and as an athlete as well."
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It began with the phone ringing at 5 a.m., which is never a good time for a phone call.
It was my 18-year-old daughter sobbing, saying she was at the police station. I asked her what she had done (not my best parenting moment).
Then, she said she had been raped, and my heart stopped.
I told her that she was not a victim, and, by going to the police, she had taken her power back. I asked if she had been hurt as well, and she said no. She had to go because the police were going to take her to the hospital for a rape exam.
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This week's photos feature Airmen around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
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Airmen and families have a new resource at their fingertips with the recent release of an updated and revised social media guide by the Air Force Public Affairs Agency in San Antonio, Texas.
The guide features sections geared toward all Total Force members and their families as well as Air Force leaders. It highlights topics including using social media effectively, security awareness, social media platforms, public affairs programs and social media policy among others.
"Our social media team has made great strides in updating this guide," said Larry Clavette, Air Force Public Affairs Agency director. "Airmen and families will see a lot of information they can apply to their social networking practices, whether they've been using social media for years or are just coming onboard with the technology."
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A husband who championed the progression of disability policy and the exceptional family member program received the 2012 Military Spouse of the Year Award here today.
Jeremy Hilton, spouse of Air Force Lt. Col. Renae Hilton, an Air Force Office of Special Investigations agent on Joint Base Andrews, Md., received the award during a luncheon at the Marine Barracks Washington.
Upon receipt of the award, Hilton, who has a daughter with special needs, lauded fellow finalists from the other services, and shared what also inspired his efforts to advocate for military families impacted by illness or disability.
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