News Briefs, December 2011 Published Dec. 1, 2011 514th Air Mobility Wing public affairs JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, N.J. -- Academy seeks Reserve Airmen Through the LEAD program, 85 slots are available to highly-qualified Reserve and Guard Airmen at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Col., via a preparatory school. Every year, many of these slots go unfilled and a great opportunity is wasted. Admissions standards are high, and the academy is demanding of its students, but the reward are substantial. Selectees receive a full scholarship to one of the nation's best schools and the opportunity to become a commissioned officer. Applications and letters of recommendation are due Dec. 31. The rest of package, such as high school transcripts and test scores, is due Jan 31. For more information, visit www.academyadmissions.com, click admission and then Airmen, call (719) 333-2653 or type Air Force LEAD program into a search engine. NCO Development A command-sponsored Noncommissioned Leadership Development Course will be held here May 14 - 25. This class is targeted for staff sergeants, but technical sergeants and highly motivated senior airmen will be considered on a space-available basis. Unit funds will not be required for those in military status. Airmen interested in attending should contact their unit training manager. Applications must be submitted to the wing training office by Feb. 14. Medical support limited in December The 514th Aerospace Medicine Squadron will not be available for medical support Dec. 17-19, except for the Dental Clinic, which will be available from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Dec. 17 only. Recognition for civilian employers Fifteen civilian employers will be chosen for the 2012 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award and honored at a ceremony. Reservists are encouraged to nominate their employer for the award, which is the Defense Department's highest award for civilian employers supporting Guard and Reserve members. Every nominated employer will receive a certificate from Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve. The nomination form, which can be found at www.freedomaward.mil, is due Jan. 16. Winter clothing drive The Human Resource Development Council is seeking donations of new or gently-worn winter coats, hats, scarves and gloves. Homeless veterans and the less-fortunate community members in need will benefit from the contributions. For more information, contact Staff Sgt. Tiffany John at 754-6393 or your unit Human Resource Development Council representative.