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  • USAFE kicks-off energy awareness campaign

    U.S. Air Forces in Europe is beginning a year-long energy awareness campaign in October aimed at saving the command and the U.S. Air Force millions of dollars by focusing on making changes in energy use practices and processes. "It's important for Airmen, civilians, host nation employees and family

  • Air Force officials release fleece wear policy

    The 98th Air Force Virtual Uniform Board released a policy message here Oct. 9 for wearing the new Air Force sage green fleece as an outer garment for the airman battle uniform. According to the message, the sage green fleece may only be worn over the ABU top, and is not authorized to be worn solely

  • We are S.H.A.R.P.

    The following Airmen were recently recognized by Col. Timothy Cashdollar for S.H.A.R.P.:1st Lt. Anita ClarkTech. Sgt. Tunisia SulzbachStaff Sgt. Zafar MinarovStaff Sgt. Ray HyczkoWe are S.H.A.R.P.! S = Sensitive to our customers needs H = Honesty and integrity are foremost A = All one family taking

  • Flu vaccinations now available to all enrolled beneficiaries

    Seasonal flu vaccinations are now available for to all enrolled beneficiaries. In addition to continuing the effort to vaccinate all military members, the medical squadron is now vaccinating dependents who are enrolled for care at the 423d Medical Squadron, RAF Upwood. Vaccination times at the

  • RAF Fairford takes next step in its rich history

    The 420th Air Base Group, after nearly six years of service, was deactivated in a ceremony Oct. 6 at RAF Fairford. While the group has been deactivated, the 420th Air Base Squadron will still play an important role in keeping the ability to provide airpower at RAF Fairford. With the deactivation the

  • USAFE plans for H1N1 vaccine distribution

    U.S. Air Forces in Europe continues to plan and prepare to guard the health of Airmen, civilians and family members against numerous health issues, including the H1N1 virus. The USAFE Command Surgeon General's office is coordinating with U.S. European Command's medical depot, US Army Medical

  • Rare find focuses on Scottish-American history

    A Glasgow City Councillor who did not want her summer break in session to go to waste uncovered a rare find. Doctor Nina Baker, a Glasgow city Councillor for Ward 10, was indexing the old books in the City Chambers' library when she happened upon a tattered ledger dating from 1943. The 6-inch thick

  • 501st CSW postures for future with FY09 finish

    The 501st Combat Support Wing ended fiscal year 2009 on Sept. 30, with a tremendous finish to a year which experienced substantial amounts of project funding, quality of life distribution, and discretionary funds at a level not seen in years for its installations. The wing saw an overall total