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  • A moment of silence

    A cold wind swept across the grounds as leaves of red, yellow and orange blew from trees before gently descending on the people gathered in solemn respect at Cambridge American Cemetery, United Kingdom, Nov. 11.They stood in silent reverence upon the hallowed ground that served as the final resting

  • A second Renaissance

     I used to smile more. During those carefree days of my youth when my friends and I would run like lost boys through the woods - building tree forts and "playing Army."The world was simpler then, or maybe I was just that naïve. But one thing is true,

  • Enlisted attaché duty applications due in November

    Active duty staff sergeants through senior master sergeants interested in attaché duty can apply for assignment opportunities with international affairs teams around the world, but to be considered, those interested must submit their applications by Nov. 14, Air Force officials announced Oct. 22.The

  • Safeguarding your digital footprint

     Social media is a great resource for Airmen and their families to share information and stay connected to relatives at home and abroad.Although many depend on these wonderful tools, recent events have encouraged us to re-evaluate our digital footprint to ensure our personal and

  • Digital battlefield: 423rd CS shines during CCRI

     "Every second of every single day the U.S. military could be under attack."U.S. Air Force Maj. John Riester, 423rd Communications Squadron commander, leaned back in his chair - allowing the gravity of his words to sink in. He was right. At any given moment a government, organization,

  • 423rd ABG launches Fire Prevention Week

    Fire Prevention Week | Schedule of Events, Oct. 6-10 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 7:45 - 8:30 a.m.  Sparky and First-run fire truck greet at main gate RAF Alconbury 7:45 - 8:30 a.m.  Sparky and First-run fire truck greet at main

  • ‘RUfit?’ jumpstarts resiliency, overall fitness

    'RUfit?' officially rolls out Oct. 1 across bases in U.S. Air Forces in Europe to focus Airmen on a culture of balanced, holistic health.Being mentally, physically, socially and spiritually fit can help Airmen, civilians and their families cope with the strain of daily life and recover when

  • RAF Alconbury hosts multi-national POW/MIA remembrance run

    It was his 23rd mission - flying directly over Hanoi, North Vietnam, Oct. 26, 1967. Everything was fine until "a Russian missile the size of a telephone pole came up."The sky was full of them, the U.S. Navy pilot said. It blew the right wing off his Douglas A-4 Skyhawk and sent him into an