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  • OHA recipients urged to reconsider renting homes during Olympics

    With the eagerly anticipated 2012 Olympics on the horizon, U.S. government Service members and civilian employees residing near London may be contemplating the possibility of subletting their homes or apartments to make some additional income this summer. But this could be quite risky as renters may

  • 100th CES Emergency Management teach vital skills

    Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear training is a vital program in the Air Force. The Airmen from the 100th Civil Engineer Squadron Readiness Emergency Management Flight ensure the base and personnel are equipped with the basic skills in the event of a CBRN attack."There are hazards and

  • Overcoming sexual assault: A victim’s candid story

    Living has always been a challenge for Senior Airman Jane Smith. Seemingly born into an uphill world, physically and emotionally tested at every step, spirituality had continually strengthened her and still propels her forward in life, she said.Smith was nearly driven to suicide after being sexually

  • Don't Spice up your life

    Just a dash of Spice can destroy your health and career.Spice and related chemicals have been banned Air Force-wide since June 8, 2010, but members can be tested for the use of Spice on a more regular basis since the Air Force acquired the ability to test for it in-house in mid-March."The Air Force

  • Illegal to photocopy DOD Common Access Card

    Many commercial businesses and agencies request service members to provide them with a copy of their military ID as proof of service for benefits and other special considerations.However, most people do not know that it's illegal to photocopy a Department of Defense-issued identification

  • Social media guidance released for Airmen

    The Air Force Public Affairs Agency recently released "Navigating the Social Network," a guide to help all Airmen use social media safely and wisely.The guide, which is not a replacement for Air Force instructions regarding social media and release of information, gives leaders and Airmen of all

  • Launch date announced for Roth TSP option

    The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board recently announced at its quarterly inter-agency meeting of Thrift Savings Plan coordinators that May 7 will be the day that the TSP will begin to accept Roth TSP contributions. The Roth TSP was authorized by the Thrift Savings Plan Enhancement Act of

  • Events scheduled for Holocaust Remembrance Week

    The following events are scheduled at RAF Mildenhall and RAF Lakenheath in honor of Holocaust Remembrance Week:RAF Mildenhall:April 16 to 20, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - The Gateway Dining Facility 'Fireside' will host a lunch and movie daily.April 17, 11 a.m. - Mark Howell, 100th Air Refueling Wing

  • IDEA earns 100th AMXS maintainer $10,000

    A bit of thought and a lot of knowledge helped a technical sergeant from the 100th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron net $10,000 through the Innovative Development through Employee Awareness program recently, and will now save the Air Force more than $132,000 per year.Tech. Sgt. Blake Cushing, from