OHA survey deadline extended to May 16

The Annual Overseas Housing Allowance Utility/Recurring Maintenance Survey deadline has been extended to May 16 for members stationed at United Kingdom locations of the 501st Combat Support Wing. Go to http://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/ss/wsb.dll/s/eg4e to participate. All service members who reside

Air Force has new weapon in fight against Spice

Air Force officials began drug testing Airmen Feb. 22 to determine whether they are using Spice -- the street term for a range of designer synthetic-cannabinoid products. With the implementation of testing, officials intend to send a very clear message: use Spice, and you may lose your career, end

Gates: Defense needs $540 billion for fiscal 2011

Congress must provide $540 billion to the Defense Department for fiscal 2011 or the department will be in danger of not being able to perform its mission, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said here Feb. 14. Secretary Gates also said he will look at "all legal options" to shut down the extra engine

Former 8th AF Vice Commander Honors WWII 303rd Bomb Group (Heavy)

From October 1942 until victory in Europe in May 1945 the 303rd Bomb Group (Heavy), part of the 8th U.S. Army Air Force fought through dangerous skies with its B-17 "Flying Fortresses" to attack enemy targets.  The results of the 364 missions of the 303rd along with other 8th Air Force B-17 and B-24

"I Miss You Grandpa" - Granddaughter of WWII 303rd Bomb Group Pilot Visits RAF Molesworth

On January 22, 1945, 358th Bomb Squadron pilot 1Lt Harry D. Gobrecht flew a mission to attack the Synthetic Oil Plant at Sterkrade, Germany in which he earned the Distinguished Flying Cross. On January 25, 2011, sixty five years after the 303rd's 306th mission, his granddaughter Ms. Theodora "Teddi"

Hiker's Trek Brings B-17 Machine Gun Home to U.S. Air Base In England After 66 Years

"In walking all the mountains in England we have come across several wartime crash sites, most with little or no wreckage left. Crossing the moor from one hill to the other in the Cheviot Hills near the English-Scottish border in the summer of 2008, my wife Carole saw a small piece of metal sticking

Veteran's Day at Madingley American Cemetery

RAF Molesworth naval officers are one of the first groups to pin on Information Dominance Warfare Officer insignia

A group of nine naval officers at RAF Molesworth were among one of the first groups in the Navy to finish qualifications and have a pinning ceremony for the Information Dominance Warfare Officer insignia. Lt. Cmdr. John M. Smaha, Lt. Cmdr. Bryan H. Leese, Lt. Andrew T. Hill, Lt. Joseph B. Powell,

Royal Air Force Molesworth Maulers "kick-off" second season

The Molesworth Maulers rugby team kicked off their second season last Saturday in a hard fought match against the Biggleswade Rugby Club. The teams were tied 10-10 at the end of the first half. The Maulers launched a late attack, but lost the match 34-17. Their next game is this Saturday against the

Hometown holiday greetings come to Alconbury, Molesworth

The Hometown Holiday Greetings team is coming to RAF Alconbury and RAF Molesworth. This is your chance to send a holiday video greeting to friends and family back home.DATE: Tuesday, 14 SeptemberWHEN: 9 a.m. to noon at RAF Molesworth and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m at RAF AlconburyWHERE: NYPD (Molesworth) -