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  • JAC Detroit, MI Reserve Center Honors Vet With Purple Heart 40 Years Late

    JAC Joint Reserve Intelligence Support Element - Detroit member U.S. Army Reserve Capt. David A. Kerr took the initiative to ensure that his neighbor, a wounded Vietnam War veteran received the recognition that he deserved in a military ceremony last month.According to an article in the Pontiac, MI

  • 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 Gone is the mismatched furniture, outdated design and rarely-used space.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