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  • Air Force completes FY12 civilian workforce restructure

    Air Force officials announced 4,500 additional positions for elimination as a continuation of its FY12 Civilian Workforce Restructure Jan 11. This reduction builds on the realignments announced in November, including the elimination of 9000 positions and the addition of 5900 positions against the

  • Right place, right time

    Everyday we read a story in a book, online or in the news about someone going above and beyond to become a hero. Typically the "hero" was just an average person in the right place at the right time. An off-duty firefighter comes upon a house on fire and pulls everyone in the home out or a nurse is

  • Rules restrict political activity by DOD personnel

    With election activity steadily picking up, defense officials are in the process of issuing regular election-year guidance to remind military and Defense Department civilians that they're subject to rules regulating their involvement in political activities.This issue -- one the department regularly

  • Post office delivers holiday cheer to deployed Airmen

    It was well after 11 p.m. when the truck pulled up to the loading dock. Eager workers waited for the rear door to open so the task could begin."Let's get this started," one Airman said, as the door slammed to the roof and out of sight.The 379th Expeditionary Communications Squadron Mail Control

  • 501st Combat Support Wing January promotions

    The 501st Combat Support Wing congratulates the following Airmen on their promotion in the month of January:Technical SergeantTyrone Asia, 422nd Communications SquadronMichael Farr, 420th Muntions SquadronEnzzo Ferrari, 422nd Communications SquadronQuami King, 423rd Medical SquadronJoedon Messer,

  • Airmen face legal, life consequences following courts-martial

    Five Airmen assigned to the 501st Combat Support Wing were recently found guilty in courts-martial for charges ranging from drug use to fraud and domestic violence.All of the Airmen found guilty in the courts-martial received reduction of rank and confinement for their crimes."Our nation expects

  • New digital system capable of warning Airmen

    The 501st Combat Support Wing now has a digital advanced warning system in place at RAF Alconbury and RAF Croughton capable of informing Airmen in real time about a possible threat.The warning system, called AtHoc can send a message to computers on the U.S. Air Forces in Europe network, by giant

  • Recycling during the holidays

    When the holidays end and the family members depart for home, Airmen can be left wondering what to do with all the rubbish created during the holidays. To help handle the extra rubbish, the Environmental flights would like to provide some recycling tips for holiday items.  All containers must be

  • Air Force officials announce additional force management measures

    In on-going efforts to continue to size and shape the force to current and future requirements, Air Force officials announced additional force management programs. The Air Force ended fiscal year 2011 about 1,200 Airmen over endstrength.For enlisted Airmen, voluntary programs from last year will