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  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Air Force returns enlisted high year tenure to standards

    Air Force manpower and personnel officials announced today a return of enlisted high year of tenure limits to their pre-2003 levels."We've considered returning HYT limits to their normal levels for several years. Now that our Air Force end strength is stabilizing, it is an appropriate time to return

  • Call for warrior games coaches

    If you have ever wanted to follow the footsteps of legendary coaches like John Wooden or Ed Owen, the Air Force Services Agency Fitness Branch is looking for you.The Air Force team for the first-ever Warrior Games needs coaches for shooting, swimming, archery, volleyball, cycling, track and field