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  • 100th SFS receives Bronze Star medal for actions in Iraq

    Being in a convoy that was struck by a large improvised explosive device didn't phase Master Sergeant Jeff Fenner, 100th Security Forces Squadron, when he was deployed for six months in Iraq from January to June 2006. When the vehicle he was traveling behind was disabled, he suddenly became

  • Motorcyclists should be prepared before heading out on roads, base

    As the weather improves and temperatures start to rise once again, motorcyclists are taking to the open road in greater numbers, both on base and off. This means drivers of other vehicles should be more vigilant and aware of their, and others, safety when on the road. Motorists should be constantly

  • Program changes due to daylight saving time

    For the first time ever, the United States is changing to Daylight Saving Time several weeks before the rest of the world. The U.S. springs forward an hour on March 11. However, Europe doesn't switch until March 25. Sports fans should take special note that during this two week period, all live

  • 100th OG members collect for wounded soldier item drive

    Galaxy Team 5/6 members from the 100th Operations Group took two-hour shifts from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the RAF Lakenheath Commissary, to collect donations for a wounded soldier item drive. "We collected more than 50 grocery carts-worth of items from military members and their

  • RAF Mildenhall stands up full-time AFSO21 office

    Some people might question the logic of getting rid of his or her own position at work, but for Lt. Col. Larry Walker, 100th Air Refueling Wing, it's just smart business. The colonel used Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century to get rid of his old position as the director of staff for

  • Some claims processing now consolidated

    Effective Feb. 27, The Air Force Judge Advocate General's Corps has consolidated the processing of certain claims - commonly known as personnel claims - at a single location in Dayton, Ohio. These claims involve loss or damage during shipment of household goods and privately owned vehicles as well

  • AF improves civilian hiring process

    The Air Force Personnel Center here will soon provide personal assistance to civilian hiring managers and selection officials in the field through the new Management Advisory Clearing House program. The MACH recently completed a successful 30-day proof-of-concept phase Nov. 15 at Peterson Air Force

  • Box D Bulletin

    Airman and Family Readiness Flight01638 54 3406Smooth MoveJan. 4, 25; 9:30-11:30 a.m.Receive information to make your PCS a smooth move.Pre-Deployment Briefing (Unaccompanied Members)Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27; 1-2 p.m.Get helpful information on preparing for deployments. Call to ensure

  • Missing a call won't kill you

    Drivers still continuing to ignore both British law and Air Force instructions now face tougher penalties, in the form of a 60-pound fine and three points on their driving license. Offenses dealt with by summons will face a fine of up to 1,000 pounds, according to the Suffolk Police Web site

  • Local connections with the New World abound

    Four hundred years ago in 1585, a series of remarkable voyages from Britain began, in an attempt to establish the first known colony in North America. All efforts were unsuccessful, until at last, in 1607, a small fleet of three ships left Blackwall in the Thames. They were the Discovery, Godspeed