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  • UPDATE: MilPDS migration could affect Airmen's Pay

    UPDATE: Due to the Military Personnel Data System shut down in December, the Air Force Personnel Command has waived the no earlier than 12-month requirement for Airmen who wish to apply for retirement with a retirement effective date of Dec. 1, 2013 through Feb. 1, 2014. These Airmen can apply for

  • Parliament tour encourages cross-nation partnership

    Leadership from the 52nd Fighter Wing toured the Rheinland-Pfalz parliament in Mainz Oct. 10, 2012.The visit included a walking tour of the historic sections of Mainz and a crash course on German government procedures and how the United States and Germany interact with each other."A partnership is

  • After 27 marathons, 26.2 miles is no longer challenging

    To many people, running a marathon may seem pretty extreme for a warm-up, but for one squadron commander from Royal Air Force Mildenhall, it's more like a walk in the park.Lt. Col. Chris Bennett, 100th Operations Support Squadron commander, ran the Air Force Marathon Sept. 15 at Wright-Patterson Air

  • Air Force firefighters save civilian's life

    When a firefighter saves a life, one probably pictures a firefighter in full gear running through a burning building to get to someone or using the Jaws of Life, freeing a victim trapped in a vehicle.Three firefighters from the 886th Civil Engineer Squadron, however, saved a life by using

  • Child caregivers save choking infant

    Parents with children attending child development centers here can put their minds at ease knowing the caregivers are trained and able to intervene during an emergency.This was demonstrated when CDC caregivers leapt into action saving the life of 20-month-old Maya Lute when a piece of French toast

  • AF leaders encourage energy savings in latest letter to Airmen

    Secretary of the Air Force Michael B. Donley, Chief of Staff of the Air Force General Mark A. Welsh III and Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force James A. Roy issued a tri-signature "Letter to Airmen" on Sept. 28.As part of Energy Action Month this October, the Air Force's top three leaders

  • REEPing the rewards of energy conservation

    More than $6 million was spent on Royal Air Forces Lakenheath, Mildenhall and Feltwell base housing utilities in 2011. The 48th Civil Engineer Squadron housing office is looking to reduce that number by starting the Resident Energy Efficiency Program Oct. 1, 2012.The REEP initiative is a

  • U.S. military inspires South African youth

    The smiles of hundreds of children outshone the sun as they stepped onto a C-17 Globemaster III for the first time while participating in a Youth Development Program here, Sept. 20. Children at the Africa Aerospace and Defense Exposition took part in the program that partners U.S. and South African