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  • 501st CSW prepares for new commander’s inspection program

    Airmen from across the 501st Combat Support Wing gathered at the RAF Alconbury Community Activities Center Jan. 10 to prepare for the implementation of the Commander's Inspection Program under the new Air Force Inspection System.A team from the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Inspector General's office

  • Air Force releases new 'vision' document

    The Air Force released a new Vision document today outlining the force's vision and way forward."Focused on 'Airmen, Mission, and Innovation,' I believe this short document captures what today's Air Force is all about and where I think we ought to focus on for tomorrow," said Air Force Chief of

  • Air Force officials reschedule MilPDS upgrade

    Originally slated for December of last year, Air Force officials will perform a major upgrade to the Military Personnel Data System, or MilPDS, in March.The Air Force Personnel Operations Agency here will upgrade and transfer MilPDS to the Defense Information Systems Agency Defense Enterprise

  • Fiscal cliff legislation affects military, civilian paychecks

    The legislation President Barack Obama signed Jan. 2 postponed the fiscal cliff and means changes to military and civilian paychecks, Defense Finance and Accounting Service officials said Jan. 3.The legislation increases Social Security withholding taxes to 6.2 percent. For the past two years during

  • Obama Signs $633 Billion Defense Authorization Act

    President Barack Obama signed the $633 billion fiscal 2013 National Defense Authorization Act into law Jan. 2.The legislation, which cleared Congress last month, authorizes the department to act in any number of instances. "There are certain things that cannot be done without [the authorization

  • USAFE - AFAFRICA commander sends holiday message

    To the Airmen and families of USAFE-AFAFRICA,As we move into the heart of the holiday season, Cindy and I wanted to pause and thank you for the hard work and dedication you've shown throughout 2012. It's been an education to see the new challenges since my last tour in Europe, and an inspiration to

  • Air Force leaders issue holiday message

    Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy send the following holiday message to the Airmen of the U.S. Air Force:The holiday season is a perfect time to celebrate the many blessings that we enjoy in our

  • Department of Defense releases 2013 BAH Rates

    The Department of Defense recently released the 2013 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rates, which take effect Jan. 1, 2013. Overall rates will increase an average of 3.8 percent. For members with dependents, average increases in BAH are approximately $60 per month. A typical E-6 with dependents,

  • Commentary: Every Airman a sensor

    I would like to have a few moments of your time to tell you something of great concern to me. I have had the privilege of serving in the Air Force for 35 years and there is nothing more important to me as your commander than your safety and your welfare. I recently began visiting your wings and many

  • Military ID's should not be photocopied

    According to Title 18, US Code, Part I, Chapter 33, Section 701, Official Badges, Identification Cards, Other Insignia, the photocopying of military identification is illegal and violations of this law are punishable by fine or imprisonment. The pertinent part of Section 701 says that any