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  • SecDef details 'Plan B' should sequestration continue

    If sequestration continues into fiscal year 2014, the Defense Department will be forced to consider involuntary reductions-in-force for the civilian workforce, draconian cuts to military personnel accounts and a virtual halt to military modernization, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said in a letter

  • Holding Airmen accountable: Mandatory discharge for sexual assault

    The Air Force recently adopted two new measures to eliminate sexual assault from within the ranks, including requiring discharge for Airmen who commit sexual assault, and requiring the Air Force's most senior commanders to review actions taken on these cases. According to Capt. Allison DeVito, chief

  • Stay connected with social media without sacrificing career

    Engaging in social media can be a positive experience that entertains, keeps people connected and allows opinions to be expressed on a wide variety of topics.In some cases though, social media can ruin personal reputations or careers, and create an open window for criminals to access personal

  • Cadwell assumes command of 501st CSW

    Col. Angela Cadwell assumed command of the 501st Combat Support Wing from Col. Brian Kelly during a change of command ceremony at the RAF Alconbury Fire Department July 12. "If there is one word that describes my feelings today, it is honored," said the wing's newest commander. "Honor gave me the

  • 422nd Communications Squadron holds change of command

    Lt. Col. Matthew Olson assumes command of the 422nd Communications Squadron from Col. Charles Hamilton, 422nd Air Base Group commander, in a change of command ceremony at the Community Activities Center July 8.

  • Frechette brings country to 501st CSW

    Country music artist Nicole Frechette performed free concerts at RAF Croughton and RAF Alconbury July 2 and 3 as part of Armed Forces Entertainment."This is our third AFE tour and it has always been an amazing experience," said Frechette. "It's exciting as a performer to be able to pursue the tour

  • 501st CSW 'stands down' for day of training

    In an effort to raise awareness of the existing sexual assault issues, not just in the Air Force, but the entire military, members of the 501st Combat Support Wing recently "stood down" for a day to discuss prevention and response initiatives, in accordance with Department of Defense

  • 501st CSW July promotions

    The 501st Combat Support Wing congratulates the following Airmen on their promotion in the month of July:Master SergeantTravis Atkins, 422nd Communications SquadronTechnical SergeantEric Anderson, 420th Munitions SquadronPaul Bear, 421st Air Base Squadron Diana Garcia, , 422nd Air Base Squadron

  • 16 501st CSW Airmen selected for promotion to technical sergeant

    Sixteen staff sergeants within the 501st Combat Support Wing were part of the more than 5,000 staff sergeants that were notified they have been selected for promotion to technical sergeant June 27. The following 501st CSW Airmen were on the list:Tamacia Anderson, 422nd Air Base GroupShawn Bedard,