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  • Military Saves Week events

    Military Saves Week is Feb. 22 to 25.Feb. 22 events: Roaming Piggy Bank at the finance office (All day)Money Personalities at the Airman and Family Readiness Center - 12 to 1 p.m.Information table at the Galaxy Club - 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.Information table at the North Side Fitness Center - 2 to 4 p.m.

  • A week of events to encourage saving for a lifetime

    Military Saves Week, Feb. 22 through 25, is designed to encourage financial maturity and growth within the military community."It's a great opportunity for people to relook at their financial goals, whether they are short, medium or long term," Jennifer Johnson, Airman and Family Readiness Center

  • Controlled Spend Account: Launching new force in travel card programs

    The new Controlled Spend Account card is replacing the traditional Government Travel Card. But, what does it all mean? And more importantly, how will it impact you?The Air Force has begun phasing out the Government Travel Card program by issuing Controlled Spend Account cards to select individuals.

  • Deployment Journal: A strange encounter rekindles NCO responsibilities

    The last two-and-a-half weeks were long, as I spent them in the field without a change of clothes or shower. I rectified that within minutes of arriving at Camp Stone, a base nearby my own in Herat Province, Afghanistan.While awaiting a convoy to Camp Arena the next day, I happened across the team

  • Indy crew visits RAF Mildenhall

    The Indy 500 Centennial Tour crew members stopped by RAF Mildenhall to show the service members their appreciation. While here, a few lucky service members had an opportunity to take a spin in the IndyCar.Click here for video coverage.

  • TSP contribution limits set for 2011

    Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board members announced the 2011 elective deferral limit for regular Thrift Savings Plan contributions will remain $16,500, and TSP catch-up plan contribution limits will remain at $5,500.TSP is a long-term retirement savings plan that gives investors an