DOD to drop Social Security numbers from ID cards

Beginning June 1, Social Security numbers on military identification cards will begin to disappear, said Maj. Monica M. Matoush, a Pentagon spokeswoman. The effort is part of a larger plan to protect service members and other DOD identification card holders from identity theft, officials said.

501st CSW recognizes start of Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Local community, RAF Welford, 101st Squadron remember loss of Lancaster bomber

A memorial service for eight Airmen attached to the Royal Air Force's 101st Squadron was held March 31 at RAF Welford, 67 years after their Lancaster bomber crashed at Welford.The annual service is led by the Ridgeway Military and Aviation Research Group to remember those eight Commonwealth Airmen

Hurts one, affects all

In relationships, sexual and otherwise, respect means listening and carefully considering the other's feelings and wants. Trust means there is confidence and the expectation that one person will not harm the other.U.S. Air Forces in Europe bases are taking part in an awareness campaign in April for

Spice is not so nice: Chemicals used in fake pot under federal control

In January 2009, the commander of U.S. Air Forces in Europe prohibited service members within the command from using intoxicating substances other than alcohol. This prohibition included salvia divinorum, inhalants, and an herbal chemical mixture commonly known as "spice." A USAFE guidance

Cambridgeshire firefighter recognized by 423rd CES

A local Cambridgshire British firefighter was honored by the 423rd Civil Engineer Squadron during an Air Force coining tradition March 18 at the RAF Alconbury Fire Department.Joe Ruane, 423rd CES deputy fire chief, presented the coin to Kevin James, for his efforts in educating the base populace on

501st CSW welcomes new commander

Airmen of the 501st Combat Support Wing welcomed a new commander in a change of command ceremony here today.Col. Brian Kelly assumed command of the 501st CSW from Col. Timothy Cashdollar, who is leaving to become the Director of Manpower, Personnel and Services at Pacific Air Forces. Colonel Kelly

Tragic events at Frankfurt remind us to stay vigilant

Like the rest of you, Betty and I were deeply saddened by the senseless attack at Frankfurt International Airport that claimed the lives of two of our Airmen and left two others seriously wounded. Our hearts and prayers remain with all those affected by this tragic event. I've been touched by the

501st CSW remembers fallen Defender

A memorial service was held at the Alconbury chapel March 4 to celebrate the life of a 423rd Security Forces Airman who died in the line of duty Feb. 17.More than 250 people from across the Tri-Base community came together to remember Airman 1st Class Christoffer Johnson, who died while on final

Would a shutdown affect commissaries?

In the event of a government shutdown, commissary customers are asked to check their local military installation news outlets before, during and after the event to determine if stores serving their area are open."As a matter of course, the Defense Commissary Agency plans for any event that could