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  • Headphones prohibited on, near base traffic areas

    Running on or near base roads while wearing headphones isn't just a safety hazard - it's against the law.According to Mildenhall Instruction 31-204, Installation Traffic Code, wearing headphones while driving, running, walking, bicycling or skateboarding on base roadways is prohibited.Master Sgt.

  • 352nd SOG gets new commander

    The Air Commandos of the 352nd Special Operations Group gathered at Hangar 814 to witness the unit's change of command ceremony on Friday, June 25. Col. Lewis E. Jordan, Jr. relinquished command to Col. Gary L. McCollum during the ceremony, officiated by Lt. Gen. Donald C. Wurster, Air Force Special

  • Itchy dogs and cats: Canine and feline allergies explained

    Does your dog or cat scratch themselves silly? Do they wake you in the middle of the night scratching and licking at their skin? Do they have an ear infection that keeps coming back, even after you treat it? Are they starting to go bald? If so, then read on, several things can cause dogs and cats to

  • Commentary: Deployment gives fresh perspective on needs vs. wants

    I guess I've always known that people, as a species, are generally selfish. Perhaps we are driven from our caveman days to self persevere. Or maybe we learned as children that we must fight to stand out at home or school.Recently, I completed 46 missions outside the wire of my base in Afghanistan

  • Voluntary separation, retirement deadlines near

    As the window to voluntarily separate or retire closes, Air Force officials urge Airmen impacted by force management who are interested in transitioning from the active-duty force to do so quickly before the cutoff dates later this month."Volunteering ahead of retention boards will give officers

  • Wakelam’s Wildlife: Butterflies and moths, nature’s works of art

    We are now at the time of year when some of nature's most beautiful creations abound - butterflies and moths. Lepidoptera covers a large order of insects including butterflies and moths, and worldwide the number of different species runs into thousands.Here in the United Kingdom we have quite a

  • Team USA moves to knockout stage

    Roars of applause exploded in the Galaxy Club here June 23 as hundreds of Team USA and Team England supporters watched their teams move forward to the "Final 16," or the knockout stage in pursuit of the World Cup.Team USA beat Algeria 1 - 0 during the 2nd minute of added time (at the 92-minute