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  • USEUCOM Senor Enlisted Leader Visits RAF Molesworth Units

    Fleet Master Chief Roy M. Maddocks, Jr. started his day at dawn engaging in physical training with RAF Molesworth's newest Chief Petty Officer selectees.  As EUCOM's Senior Enlisted Leader, and primary adviser to the Commander, U.S. European Command on enlisted matters, the Fleet Master Chief came

  • Thoughts on leadership--dealing with the reality of suicide

    Not every aspect of leadership is fun. Suicide is a reality leaders must deal with that is both sad and frustrating. Sometimes in the aftermath of an Airman ending his or her life, we're able to "explain" it but we are hard-pressed to understand it. And sometimes, even when we sense it's about to

  • Top enlisted leader from U.S. European Command visits 501st

    The U.S. European Command Senior Enlisted Leader visited the 501st Combat Support Wing for a site visit and to meet with servicemembers Aug. 11. During the visit Navy Fleet Master Chief Roy Maddocks looked at how operations and facilities impacted servicemembers and their families. Facilities looked

  • Air Force heritage highlights day room refurbishment

    Out with the old and in with the new... well, sort of. A recent refurbishment of a dormitory day room at RAF Alconbury is a mix of old and new. Gone is the mismatched furniture, outdated design and rarely-used space. Taking its place is new 'cyber dayroom,' complete with wi-fi capability, modern

  • Visitors may need a visa

    Arriving in the United Kingdom can be an exciting time for family and friends coming to visit you, but if their paperwork isn't in order, excitement can quickly turn to disappointment, frustration and added expense. For those coming to the U.K. as a tourist or on business for less than six months, a

  • How to become a citizen abroad

    Two permanent resident spouses of members of the US Armed Forces stationed at RAF Fairford became Naturalized US Citizens July 27 at a ceremony here, a first for the 501st Combat Support Wing since the act was signed in 2008. If your spouse has a permanent resident card and held this for three or