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MSgts to use 2015 promotion study guide for testing
by Master Sgt. JOSHUA STRANG
Air Education and Training Command Public Affairs
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO- RANDOLPH, Texas — Master sergeants testing for promotion in the 18E8 promotion cycle will use the 2015 versions of Air Force Handbook 1 and professional development guide as study reference material, effective immediately.
The new study material to be released this year will not be avail- able in time to allow members to ap- propriately study for the promotion fitness exam.
“Per guidance, members testing for promotion are given a minimum of 60 days to prepare for promotion testing,” said Daniel Woolever, Profession of Arms Center of Excellence, Program Management division chief. “Those study guides will not be available for download before the minimum time period. We want to ensure everyone has adequate time to prepare for their exams and the material is as current as possible before it is released.”
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28 October 2017
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Naval Operational Support Center (Bldg 300)
8:30 A.M. TO 11:30 A.M.
Scheduled Events:
- F-16 and F-35 Static Displays
- Working Dog/Fire Rescue Demos
- Information on:
• Retirement Pay • Base Services
• Tricare • Military Service Organizations
- Immunizations (as available)
• Flu / Shingles / Pneumonia
- ID Cards Issued
***(Subject to Change)
* The NOSC (Bldg 300) is located on the west side of base, enter the North Gate and follow the signs
For more information about the event, call 623-856-3923
Chaplain’s thoughts ...
Service before self benefits everyone
I am not a social media aficionado. However, I do occasion- ally peruse Facebook to look at photos of family and friends and keep up to date with the happenings in people’s lives.
The other day I came across an interesting post from an Airman I met while deployed. He has sought daily to live out the Air Force’s core value of service before self. It is my hope that you are as inspired as I was by this Airman.
He chose to use his free time to lead his flight in providing resources for a classroom in the Houston area. Additionally, after a long day of work, he went above and beyond by as- sisting a fellow Airman with a personal emergency resulting in a hospital trip.
It is so very easy for you and me to reverse the verbiage of our Air Force core value and worry about our self over serv- ing others. We all have responsibilities at work, school and at home with our family, all while maintaining a healthy life balance. All that is required of us in any given day can easily squeeze out things that are most important like helping and serving others. Serving others seems natural when we believe that service before self is best for everyone.
This Airman’s model of service before self made me proud, and I hope it challenges you. His example, and the many acts of service I witness from Luke Airmen, is refreshing. I encourage you to use your gifts, talents and support to im- pact your team, your neighborhood, your community and the communities around our Nation. By following this Airman’s example, we will change the Air Force from the 56th Fighter Wing and beyond.
Thank you for all you do!
Courtesy of Chaplain (Capt.) James Lanford 56th Fighter Wing Chapel
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