Retiree appreciation day slated for May 8

The annual retiree appreciation day is slated for May 8, kicking off with an icebraker May 7 at 6 p.m.Events for the day include a coffee social, tour of static displays and information booths. All events will take place on RAF Lakenheath at Eagles' Landing. Transportation will be provided for the

SERVICE BENEFITS AVAILABLE FOR SURVIVORS AFTER DEATH OF A RETIRED MEMBER:

BASIC INFORMATION FOR CONTINUED SERVICE BENEFITS AND PRIVILEGES In general the loss of your loved one does not mean an end to certain military benefits and privileges you received during his/her life. You may continue to receive medical care at medical facilities of the Uniformed Services, in some

RAF Mildenhall ‘Biggest Loser’ contest wraps up

Twenty five people finished RAF Mildenhall's fifth annual "Biggest Loser" challenge April 16, setting a new base record. The competition, held here since 2005, rewards those who lose the most weight in three months. Unlike the television show the competition is based on, participants aren't

From force to hope: The challenge of the Four Horsemen

This year marks the 10th anniversary of operations in Serbia and Albania, and the 352nd Special Operations Group played a major role in both.From the early combat days of Operation Allied Force (24 March 24 through June 10, 1999) to the humanitarian Operation Shining Hope (April 4 through July 10,

Commentary: How Air Force Assistance Fund became the calm during our storm

I don't know what I hate more, asking to borrow money or being in a situation where I have to. In instances where I've had to borrow, it's always been the last resort. I do my best to save for things I want and put aside for emergencies, but I found out the hard way what so many people already told

Sex Signals improv comedy show delivers serious message to young audience

Airmen, regardless of rank, are required to take annual Sexual Assault Awareness training. However, most briefings on the subject don't make references to velociraptors, Chuck Norris, Harry Potter and heavy machinery. Using humor and audience participation, Ben Murrie and Courtney Abbot, actors with

New addition to gym allows parents to work out while children play nearby

Efficiency ensures AFSO21 success

Toddlers, parents have fun in the hand-crafted sun

IDEA, PECI programs gives ‘penny saved, penny earned’ new meaning

Whoever said "you have to spend money to make money" must not have been familiar with the Air Force's Innovative Development for Employee Awareness program. The IDEA program rewards Airmen who submit ideas or propositions for changing Air Force operating procedures in the interest of saving money.