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  • Former 8th AF Vice Commander Honors WWII 303rd Bomb Group (Heavy)

    From October 1942 until victory in Europe in May 1945 the 303rd Bomb Group (Heavy), part of the 8th U.S. Army Air Force fought through dangerous skies with its B-17 "Flying Fortresses" to attack enemy targets.  The results of the 364 missions of the 303rd along with other 8th Air Force B-17 and B-24

  • Air Force officials warn: 'Spice' harmful to health, career

    A recent spate of incidents involving service members abusing the herbal mixture "spice" has prompted uniformed service leaders to stress the ramifications of using the drug and other prohibited substances, officials said here Feb 11. Marketed and sold as incense, and closely resembling potpourri,

  • Air Force 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' repeal training detailed

    Air Force officials will soon begin training Airmen in anticipation of the repeal of the law and policy commonly known as "Don't Ask, Don't Tell." This training will help Airmen understand what is expected in a post-repeal environment, said Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz."I know our

  • 501st Combat Support Wing ALS graduates

    The 501st Combat Support Wing congratulates the following Airmen for graduating Airman Leadership School Feb. 8:Senior Airman John Crabaugh, 422nd Communications SquadronStaff Sgt. Issac Adimora, 423rd Medical SquadronSenior Airman Ian Lutticken, 422nd Communications SquadronSenior Airman Kevin

  • Air Force Reserve has opportunities for separating Airmen

    Air Force Reserve officials want separating Airmen to consider opportunities as a reservist. Becoming a traditional reservist or an individual mobilization augmentee offers them the opportunity to pursue a civilian career and still serve their country.Traditional reservists join a Reserve unit,

  • Air Force officials announce FY11 additional force management measures

    Air Force leaders announced involuntary force management programs Feb. 2 to reduce personnel as a supplement to the voluntary programs announced in December. These measures are part of the Air Force's multi-year Force Management Program aimed at shaping and sizing the force. With more Airmen

  • 501st Combat Support Wing sees USAFE level winners

    Congratulations to Capt. Chad Bellamy, 421st Air Base Group, for winning the Edwin R. Chess Outstanding Company Grade Chaplain Award, and Master Sgt. Benny Dixon for winning the Outstanding Cyberspace Systems Senior NCO Award. Also congratulations to the OSI Detachment 514 for winning the USAFE

  • 501st Combat Support Wing Fourth Quarter Awards

    Airman of the QuarterSenior Airman Bradley W. Stewart, 422 SFSNoncommissioned Officer of the QuarterTech. Sgt. Sean D. Colvin, 422 CSSenior Noncommissioned Officer of the Quarter Master Sgt. Gabriel I. Browning, 422 CSBase Honor Guard of the QuarterTech. Sgt. Deneisha L. Jones, 423 CESCompany Grade