News

Feb. 2, 2010
Air Force Services Agency officials launch family fitness Web site

In conjunction with the start of the FitFamily initiative, Air Force Services Agency officials will launch a family fitness Web site Jan. 30 as part of the Year of the Air Force Family.FitFamily is a goal-incentive program and is open to all active duty, Reserve and Guard members, Department of
Feb. 2, 2010
Air Force fiscal 2011 budget balances for today's fight, postures for future challenges

Air Force officials here reinforced their commitment to fund and support today's operations while posturing for future challenges through the service's portion of the president's fiscal year 2011 budget Feb. 1.The $119.6 billion budget proposal supports the Air Force's unique capabilities and core
Feb. 1, 2010
100th CES Service Call desk phone line restored

The 100th Civil Engineer Squadron Service Call desk DSN 238-5625 (Commercial: 0163854 5625) is now operational.Please phone DSN 238-5625 or 5626 (0163854-5625 or 5626) fior job order requests.
Feb. 1, 2010
The Turning Point: Social media proves valuable information tool for families

Imagine flipping through a newspaper or magazine while the radio plays in the background and the kitchen TV broadcasts the evening news ... Bling! Bling! Bling!Oops - the Blackberry rings, and there's a message in the inbox. It's too large to view on the small hand-held screen so you fire up the
Jan. 29, 2010
Air Force program develops senior civilian leaders

Civilian Strategic Leader Program officials are briefing Air Force career field functional leaders this month on details of the program aimed at developing the senior-leader, civilian work force."The Air Force has approximately 300 Senior Executive Service civilians today, and we need to ensure we
Jan. 28, 2010
Pet obesity a common, treatable problem

Arthritis, diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, breathing disorders, hepatic lipidosis are just a few of the veterinary health problems caused by obesity. Studies show that being obese can actually significantly decrease the lifespan of a pet. They also show that up to 71 percent of pet cats and
Jan. 28, 2010
Hardstand Fitness Center stays open late to accommodate shift workers

In an effort to better accommodate shift workers, the Hardstand Fitness Center has extended its hours during the regular work week, effective immediately.According to Daniel Torres, Hardstand Fitness Center staff, the gym will remain open until midnight Monday through Thursday - two hours later than
Jan. 28, 2010
Sparky Speaks: Firefighters do much more than name implies

Happy New Year, RAF Mildenhall! I'm sure that at some point during the holiday season many of you spotted the occasional fire truck responding to emergencies around the base. Part of our job as firefighters is to respond to many different types of emergencies on and sometimes off base. Aircraft and
Jan. 28, 2010
AF officials offer a closer look at high year tenure rates

High year of tenure rates for most enlisted personnel will return to their previous time lengths, Air Force officials announced recently.The revised policy means senior airmen, for example, can serve up to 10 years of total active federal military service instead of 12 years.High year of tenure is
Jan. 28, 2010
Commentary: UK Salvia ban will help keep base children, Airmen safe

Salvia divinorum, an illegal hallucinogenic drug which was outlawed by the U.S. Air Forces in Europe commander Gen. Roger A. Brady January 2009, was banned across the United Kingdom recently.Airmen caught in violation of the order could face punishment, and now be arrested off base.My question for