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  • Seeing in the dark: A review of the reflective belt policy

    As the Earth continues its journey around the sun, the North Pole moves away from the fiery hot center of our solar system. Thus the sun remains lower in the sky throughout the day and the days continue to get shorter - we know this as winter. Because the United Kingdom is further north than the

  • Veteran House Legislation Oct. 13

    Following is a listing of the House of Representatives bills of interest to the veteran community that have been introduced in the 110th Congress. By clicking on the bill number you can access the actual legislative language of the bill and see if your representative has signed on as a cosponsor.

  • RAO Bulletin Oct. 15, 2007

    THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING ARTICLES VA Physician Quals ---- (Hiring system validity questioned) Marine Reserve Bonus ----------------------------- (Expanded) Overseas Holiday Mailing 2007 -------------- (mailing dates) VA Obesity Initiative [02] ------------ (Epidemic of diabetes) VA Flu

  • Cold weather guidelines for uniform wear

    As cold weather begins to engulf the British Isles, Airmen are reminded to follow the guidelines for wearing their uniforms in winter. At right is an explanation of the proper wear of the battle dress uniform in cold weather.

  • Remembering Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot

    What to know: Team Mildenhall is invited to attend a Bonfire Night event including fireworks, hosted by the British-American Council Nov. 3 at Aspal Close in Beck Row beginning at 6 p.m. The bonfire will be lit around 6:15 p.m. and a fireworks display is slated to begin at 6:45 p.m. Hamburgers, hot

  • Remembrance Day: Britain to honor its defenders

    There are few, if any, ceremonies celebrated throughout the United Kingdom as sincerely as Remembrance Sunday. It's the day when the whole nation pays tribute to those who have died in battle. The armistice which ended World War I in 1918 was signed on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month

  • Date set for Hobbins’ Order of the Sword induction

    Preparations are underway for the Order of the Sword induction ceremony to honor General William T. Hobbins, commander of U.S. Air Forces in Europe. USAFE Command Chief Master Sgt. Gary Coleman and a team of individuals throughout the command are working diligently to put together this red carpet

  • Patriots Cheerleaders to visit troops overseas

    ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. - Cheerleaders for the National Football League's New England Patriots will bring holiday cheer to American troops and families overseas Nov. 18 to Dec. 1. Headquarters U.S. Air Forces in Europe at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, and Headquarters Air Force Reserve Command

  • Fill it up

    Staff Sgt. James Hansen, an aircraft maintainer with the 379th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, and Airman 1st Class Janine Williamswood, a fuel specialist with the 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness, pull a fuel hose from under a B-1B Lancer after completing a 4,000-pound fuel

  • Seeing stars: Departing two-star presents Bronze Star to Reserve colonel

    Maj. Gen. Paul Fletcher had one item left on his to-do list before his final departure from the headquarters building where he worked since Nov. 1, 2005. The 3rd Air Force-United Kingdom commander called an all-staff meeting for 4 p.m. Sept. 21 so he could present a Bronze Star to Col. William