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  • New allotment rule protects troops from lending scams

    Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has directed a policy change in new paycheck allotments to prevent unscrupulous commercial lenders from taking advantage of troops and their families, Pentagon officials said today.According to a Defense Department news release published today, effective Jan. 1, 2015,

  • Volunteers make holiday mail move

    Post office personnel throughout the 501st Combat Support Wing are looking for volunteers this holiday season.The volume of mail increases 150-300% per post office during the holiday season, which can overwhelm the post office staff. Volunteers help to ease the burden of this holiday surge, allowing

  • Tool to safeguard PII scheduled for December rollout AF wide

    The Digital Signature Enforcement Tool is scheduled for Air Force-wide integration Dec. 5, providing Microsoft Outlook email users with an interactive, automated virtual assistant to help ensure the security of personally identifiable information."I can't overstate the operational importance of

  • 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