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AF sets weight restrictions
for F-35 Lightning II pilots
Air Force leaders recently made a deci-
sion to restrict pilots weighing less than 136
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conducting tests to ensure the escape sys-
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conditions. In a recent test, analysis iden-
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during parachute deployment/opening for
lighter-weight pilots at low-speed condi-
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and 245 pounds. An unacceptable level of
risk was discovered for pilots weighing less
than 136 pounds.
Air Force leaders decided that as an
interim solution, no pilot less than 136
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until the problem is resolved. As a result, PDQG ÀHOG RSHUDWLQJ DJHQF\ DQG GLUHFW 14 gala, during which senior leaders of each
one pilot was impacted. reporting unit may nominate one person branch of service will present the awards.
for each category.
There is also an elevated level of risk for http://www.af.mil/News/ArticleDisplay/tabid/223/
pilots between 136 and 165 pounds. While Completed nomination packages are due Article/624544/operation-homefront-seeks-mili-
the probability of an ejection in this slow to the Air Force Personnel Center by Jan. 8.
tary-child-of-the-year-nominations.aspx
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FULWLFDOLQMXU\LVKLJKHUWKDQOHJDF\ÀJKWHU Article/624549/nominations-sought-for-outstand- Obama adjusts troop levels
ejection seats. for Afghanistan mission
ing-air-force-civilian-employees.aspx
http://www.af.mil/News/ArticleDisplay/tabid/223/ President Barack Obama announced at
Article/624609/air-force-sets-weight-restrictions- Operation Homefront seeks the White House Oct. 15, that he will keep
Military Child nominations U.S. troops in Afghanistan through 2016
for-f-35-pilots.aspx and a lesser number into 2017 to sustain
Operation Homefront, a national non- coalition efforts to train and strengthen
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top AF civilian employees tions for the 2016 Military Child of the
Year awards. Joining Obama at the podium were Vice
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tions for the Air Force Association Out- Operation Homefront leads more than Ash Carter and Marine Corps Gen. Joseph
standing Air Force Civilian Employee of 2,500 volunteers nationwide who provide Dunford Jr., the chairman of the Joint
the Year. HPHUJHQF\ DQG RWKHU ÀQDQFLDO DVVLVWDQFH Chiefs of Staff.
to the families of service members and
Each year, the AFA recognizes Air Force wounded warriors. As part of a four-step plan that he said
civilian employees for outstanding achieve- would best ensure lasting progress in Af-
ment in four categories: The eighth annual awards will recognize ghanistan, Obama said he would maintain
‡ Civilian wage employee (all federal six outstanding young people ages 8 to 18 to the current posture of 9,800 troops in Af-
represent the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, ghanistan through most of 2016.
wage system employees) Air Force, Coast Guard and National Guard
‡ Civilian program specialist (GS-1 for their scholarship, volunteerism, lead- Rather than reduce troop levels to a
ership, extracurricular involvement and normal embassy presence in Kabul by
through GS-11) other criteria while facing the challenges the end of 2016, Obama said the U.S. will
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‡ Civilian senior program manager (GS- ents have had at least one parent deploy for in the south.
18 months or longer and have relocated at
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Organizations and base-level personnel assignments. change, the president said.
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operating agency or direct reporting unit The six awardees will receive $10,000 each http://www.af.mil/News/ArticleDisplay/tabid/223/
for applicable suspense dates and addi- and a laptop computer and other donated Article/624465/obama-adjusts-troop-levels-for-
tional information regarding nomination JLIWVDQGWKH\ZLOOEHÁRZQZLWKDSDUHQW continuing-afghanistan-mission.aspx
procedures.
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