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  • Memorial Day marks beginning of Critical Days of Summer

    Memorial Day is a day to remember our fellow Americans who have made the ultimate sacrifice for us and an opportunity to spend time with family and friends.Take this time to honor those who gave their lives to defend our freedoms and those that continue to do so today. Whether you observe this

  • 501st CSW Everyday Hero

    Staff Sgt. Cesar Ponce, Senior Airman John Westover, Airman 1st Class Eric Walden and Airman 1st Class Nicholas Lindquist were named the May 501st Everyday Heroes from the 422nd Air Base Group.The Airmen are assigned to the 422nd Communications Squadron's Cable and Antenna System's team. The team

  • USPS restricts shipping of lithium batteries

    The United States Postal Service no longer allows the mailing of lithium batteries to or from international destinations, including Army post offices, fleet post offices and diplomatic post offices. Affected items will be lithium-metal or lithium-ion batteries in electronic devices sent on

  • Air Force vice chief nominated to be next USAFE commander

    Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta announced May 11 that the president has nominated Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Phil Breedlove to be the next U.S. Air Forces in Europe commander.If confirmed by the Senate, Breedlove will replace Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, who the president nominated to become

  • Innovator of the Month

    The 501st Combat Support Wing recently named the Innovator of the Month for April.Tech. Sgt. Matthew Paxton, 501st CSW Staff, was recognized for creating a tracking worksheet for all services contracts. Modifications can be accomplished in as little as four man hours involving a minimum of four

  • Welsh nominated as next CSAF

    Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta announced May 10 that the president has nominated Gen. Mark A. Welsh III to be the next chief of staff of the Air Force, succeeding Gen. Norton Schwartz, who has served in the position since August 2008."I'm tremendously honored and deeply humbled by the nomination

  • 501st CSW showcases abilities, learn lessons from 3 AF/CC

    Airmen had the opportunity to hear from and ask questions of the 3rd Air Force commander during a lunch here May 9.Members from the 421st and 423rd Air Base Groups heard from Lt. Gen. Craig Franklin on several subjects, ranging from the benefits of serving in the Air Force, to Warrior Virtue

  • New Alconbury gate for commercial vehicles opens

    Beginning May 14 all commercial or contract vehicles will enter through the new large vehicle inspection gate located half a mile north of the main gate on Ermine Street.The procedures for commercial vehicles have not changed, however an escort must be there to sign the driver on to the

  • Ready 24/7 - Fairford is open for business

    Ready in a moment's notice - it might as well be the motto for U.S. Air Forces in Europe's only forward-operating bomber location known as RAF Fairford.A skeleton crew of U.S. and U.K. civilians consisting of airfield management, base services, maintenance, fire services and fuel support keep RAF

  • 501st CSW Everyday Hero

    Tech. Sgt. Joseph Carter, 421st Air Base Squadron, was named the April 501st Everyday Hero from the 421st Air Base Group. Carter is the chief of plans and programs for the squadron's communications flight. Additionally, he is responsible for all communication contracts and a budget in excess of $3