News

  • Commentary: Remember me? Personal responsibility

    Somewhere there's a young Airman sitting in a jail cell waiting for his supervisor or first sergeant to come pick him up. But he's not worried, it's not "his" fault he had too much to drink at the pub and decided to attempt the drive home.Where were his wingmen? Why didn't someone give him the

  • Social media sites soon will be open on the Air Force Network

    -- Air Force officials are opening the Air Force network to allow access to Internet-based social-networking sites. Initial access will be available at five Pacific Air Forces bases March 30, and will begin opening sites Air Force-wide later in April.This change in policy is a result of the

  • 'Can I Kiss You?' program to visit RAF Mildenhall

    An informative and interactive performance is scheduled to be provided at the Hardstand Fitness Center to raise awareness on sexual assault issues.The event is scheduled for 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. March 31 and at 8:30 a.m. April 1. It is mandatory for airmen basic through senior airmen, said Rebekah

  • Military families get free access to caregiver network

    Military families now have free access to an online network of quality caregivers who can assist with everything from babysitting to dog walking. Sittercity is the nation's largest online source for local babysitters, nannies, elder care providers, dog walkers, housekeepers and tutors, and contains

  • Wakelam's wildlife: mad March hares, natural entertainers

    March is a month that sees a lot happening in the natural world. And, when I think of March, I immediately think of boxing hares! We get the saying, "Mad as a March hare" from the fact that the female will "box" with a male if she is not ready to accept his advances. When out and about, keep your

  • Taxes, taxes, get your taxes done!

    The 100th Air Refueling Wing Tax Center opened its doors at Building 424, second floor Feb. 1, and will remain open until June 30 assisting the community to prepare federal and state income tax returns. Taxpayers interested in obtaining free volunteer income tax assistance may contact us at DSN

  • Video: Tail spotters compliment base security through Spotter Watch program

    A group of aircraft enthusiasts, commonly referred to as tail spotters, recently got to tour the base as part of the 100th Air Refueling Wing's community relations program. The hobbyists can often be seen outside the fence photographing the various aircraft that visit or are stationed here. So,

  • Air Force leaders expand force management options

    Air Force leaders announced March 25, 2010 an expansion of force management measures designed to bring the service closer to its authorized funded end strength. Fewer Airmen than anticipated applied for voluntary programs offered under Phase One of the force management program initiated in November