12/17/2007 - RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas (AFPN) -- Air Force leaders recognized four Airmen with the service's 2007 Lance P. Sijan Air Force Leadership Award.
The Sijan award annually recognizes Airmen who demonstrate outstanding leadership abilities.
The Junior officer category winner is Capt. Stewart J. Parker, who is assigned to Pope AFB, N.C. Captain Parker led a team of combat controllers into combat in Iraq and Afghanistan reaping an impressive list of combat effects. As the critical link to a full array of airpower capabilities, Captain Parker precisely integrated fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft fusing intelligence, reconnaissance and surveillance capabilities with timely firepower. The results proved devastating to enemy forces.
Wayne G. Norrad
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
Saturday, December 22, 2007
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
Commander's Holiday Message
To the Special Tactics Family:
Words cannot adequately express your collective performance during 2007. In all endeavors Special Tactics once again proved pivotal to operations worldwide, as well as supporting key tasks from home station. Our deployed forces have demonstrated their worth time and time again, and are in high demand from joint force commanders in most theaters of operation. Recognition for the activities of our personnel have flowed from Air Force and AFSOC levels, and the list of award recipients recognizing individual as well as unit accomplishments continues to grow. Special Tactics is about people, and our people are the best.
They prove it every day.
For those in the fight, know that our thoughts are with each and everyone of you.
For those able to spend time with people close to you, take advantage of the opportunity and fully enjoy the time together...but don't forget those who are unable to do the same.
Let's not forget safety during this holiday season. Nothing spoils a get-together more than someone getting needlessly injured.
2008 promises to be as busy and exciting as this past year. I want to thank each and every one of you, and the families, for the selfless dedication to the Special Tactics mission and the support to those in the fight. The future promises more challenges, to be sure, but also opportunities. We will seize those opportunities whenever possible and strive to take Special Tactics to the next level.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
STRATTON
Words cannot adequately express your collective performance during 2007. In all endeavors Special Tactics once again proved pivotal to operations worldwide, as well as supporting key tasks from home station. Our deployed forces have demonstrated their worth time and time again, and are in high demand from joint force commanders in most theaters of operation. Recognition for the activities of our personnel have flowed from Air Force and AFSOC levels, and the list of award recipients recognizing individual as well as unit accomplishments continues to grow. Special Tactics is about people, and our people are the best.
They prove it every day.
For those in the fight, know that our thoughts are with each and everyone of you.
For those able to spend time with people close to you, take advantage of the opportunity and fully enjoy the time together...but don't forget those who are unable to do the same.
Let's not forget safety during this holiday season. Nothing spoils a get-together more than someone getting needlessly injured.
2008 promises to be as busy and exciting as this past year. I want to thank each and every one of you, and the families, for the selfless dedication to the Special Tactics mission and the support to those in the fight. The future promises more challenges, to be sure, but also opportunities. We will seize those opportunities whenever possible and strive to take Special Tactics to the next level.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
STRATTON
‘I’M HAPPY FOR MY UNIT’
Airman deflects a star’s glow
Tech. Sgt. Scott Innis receives a Silver Star, the nation’s third-highest valor award, for his work in Afghanistan. Thirteen other airmen receive honors at McChord Air Force Base.
Click this link to read the article about this Controller:
http://www.thenewstribune.com/front/topphoto/story/233315.html
Tech. Sgt. Scott Innis receives a Silver Star, the nation’s third-highest valor award, for his work in Afghanistan. Thirteen other airmen receive honors at McChord Air Force Base.
Click this link to read the article about this Controller:
http://www.thenewstribune.com/front/topphoto/story/233315.html
Wednesday, December 5, 2007
Oregon National Guard rescues hundreds, provides on going support
The Oregon National Guard mobilized the 125th Special Tactics Squadron Dec. 3 to assist first responders in the rescue of citizens of Vernonia.
See Link below for the rest of this article about the 125th, a new unit building it's history fast.
http://www.ngb.army.mil/news/archives/2007/12/120507-oregon.aspx
See Link below for the rest of this article about the 125th, a new unit building it's history fast.
http://www.ngb.army.mil/news/archives/2007/12/120507-oregon.aspx
Free ACT or SAT Software Study Guides
This is an offer for all Active and Retired Military (by the NFL) for FREE ACT or SAT Software Study Guides. All you pay is S&H and you pick the method.
At the very bottom of the page (of the attached link) there is a button that says "Click here to see the verification form". Click this and there is a form that asks for your info (on a secure page - although your system setup might tell you that it is not recommended to go to this page...) The military is verifying you as active or retired using the DEERs system and then you get transferred over to the site where you order the software. I purchased the deluxe version for only $58. (S&H expedited). If you get the standard set it is less than $5. S&H.
I am not sure how many have teens getting ready to take this test, but I thought there might be a few anyway.
http://www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil/portal/page/itc/MHF/MHF_DETAIL_0?cu
TH
At the very bottom of the page (of the attached link) there is a button that says "Click here to see the verification form". Click this and there is a form that asks for your info (on a secure page - although your system setup might tell you that it is not recommended to go to this page...) The military is verifying you as active or retired using the DEERs system and then you get transferred over to the site where you order the software. I purchased the deluxe version for only $58. (S&H expedited). If you get the standard set it is less than $5. S&H.
I am not sure how many have teens getting ready to take this test, but I thought there might be a few anyway.
http://www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil/portal/page/itc/MHF/MHF_DETAIL_0?cu
TH
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
Lessons Learned Job Description
There are currently Analyst 6 Lessons Learned openings for contractors at the TSOCS, MacDill, and other locations if anyone is interested.
Looking for SOF SME's for active lessons learned collection and analyses.
Click on link below, click on search, and scroll down to the Analyst 6 listings for SOKF if you are interested in applying or if you now of a qualified SOF person who is interested.
You can contact me if you have any questions.
https://www4.recruitingcenter.net/Clients/L3/PublicJobs/controller.cfm?j
V/R,
Pete Peter Hoffman
720 STG/DOXPContractor, WinTec Arrowmaker, Inc.
NIPR: peter.hoffman.ctr@hurlburt.af.mil
SIPR: peter.hoffman.ctr@AFSOC.AF.SMIL.MIL
Looking for SOF SME's for active lessons learned collection and analyses.
Click on link below, click on search, and scroll down to the Analyst 6 listings for SOKF if you are interested in applying or if you now of a qualified SOF person who is interested.
You can contact me if you have any questions.
https://www4.recruitingcenter.net/Clients/L3/PublicJobs/controller.cfm?j
V/R,
Pete Peter Hoffman
720 STG/DOXPContractor, WinTec Arrowmaker, Inc.
NIPR: peter.hoffman.ctr@hurlburt.af.mil
SIPR: peter.hoffman.ctr@AFSOC.AF.SMIL.MIL
Monday, December 3, 2007
Special Tactics Recruiting Site
Special Tactics has a new recruiting website. If you know anyone looking for information about becoming a Combat Controller direct them to this site.
http://www.specialtacticsrecruiting.com/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1
http://www.specialtacticsrecruiting.com/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1
DFAS announces 2008 retired, annuitant pay adjustments
Release No. 11-07-07
Nov. 21, 2007
DFAS announces 2008 retired, annuitant pay adjustments
CLEVELAND (AFRNS) -- Based on the increase in the U.S. Consumer Price Index, there will be a cost-of-living adjustment increase for retired pay and Survivor Benefit Plan annuities effective Dec. 1, according to Defense Finance and Accounting Service officials.
Retirees being paid on an account where the retiree first became a member of the uniformed services before Sept. 8, 1980 and retired before July 1, 2007 will receive a full COLA increase of 2.3 percent.
The COLA increase for retirees being paid on an account where the retiree first became a member of the uniformed services on or after Sept. 8, 1980 will be as follows:
-- 2.3 percent for those retiring before Jan. 1, 2007
-- 2.3 percent for those retiring in the first quarter calendar 2007
-- 2.3 percent for those retiring in the second quarter calendar 2007
-- 0.2 percent for those retiring in the third quarter calendar 2007
-- No increase for those retiring in the fourth quarter calendar 2007
Retirees being paid on an account where the retiree first became a member of the uniformed services on or after Aug. 1, 1986 and retired on or before Jan. 1, 2007 but elected to receive a Career Status Bonus at 15 years of active service, will receive a COLA increase of 1.3 percent.
Retirees being paid on an account where the retiree first became a member of the uniformed services on or after Aug. 1, 1986, retired on or after Jan. 1, 2007, and elected to receive a Career Status Bonus at 15 years of active service will receive COLA as follows:
-- 1.3 percent for those retiring before Jan. 1, 2007
-- 1.3 percent for those retiring in the first quarter calendar 2007
-- 1.3 percent for those retiring in the second quarter calendar 2007
-- No increase for those retiring in the third or fourth quarter calendar 2007
The COLA increase will be reflected in the Jan. 2 payment. (Courtesy of DFAS)
Nov. 21, 2007
DFAS announces 2008 retired, annuitant pay adjustments
CLEVELAND (AFRNS) -- Based on the increase in the U.S. Consumer Price Index, there will be a cost-of-living adjustment increase for retired pay and Survivor Benefit Plan annuities effective Dec. 1, according to Defense Finance and Accounting Service officials.
Retirees being paid on an account where the retiree first became a member of the uniformed services before Sept. 8, 1980 and retired before July 1, 2007 will receive a full COLA increase of 2.3 percent.
The COLA increase for retirees being paid on an account where the retiree first became a member of the uniformed services on or after Sept. 8, 1980 will be as follows:
-- 2.3 percent for those retiring before Jan. 1, 2007
-- 2.3 percent for those retiring in the first quarter calendar 2007
-- 2.3 percent for those retiring in the second quarter calendar 2007
-- 0.2 percent for those retiring in the third quarter calendar 2007
-- No increase for those retiring in the fourth quarter calendar 2007
Retirees being paid on an account where the retiree first became a member of the uniformed services on or after Aug. 1, 1986 and retired on or before Jan. 1, 2007 but elected to receive a Career Status Bonus at 15 years of active service, will receive a COLA increase of 1.3 percent.
Retirees being paid on an account where the retiree first became a member of the uniformed services on or after Aug. 1, 1986, retired on or after Jan. 1, 2007, and elected to receive a Career Status Bonus at 15 years of active service will receive COLA as follows:
-- 1.3 percent for those retiring before Jan. 1, 2007
-- 1.3 percent for those retiring in the first quarter calendar 2007
-- 1.3 percent for those retiring in the second quarter calendar 2007
-- No increase for those retiring in the third or fourth quarter calendar 2007
The COLA increase will be reflected in the Jan. 2 payment. (Courtesy of DFAS)
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