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  • AAFES Announces Fuel Prices for Oct. 20 - 26

     -- The Army and Air Force Exchange Service is adjusting gasoline prices effective Oct. 13 based on the current weekly U.S. Department of Energy average price plus incremental costs associated with providing gasoline overseas. The DoE average price for unleaded grades of fuel decreased and disel

  • EUCOM shares service members of the year essays

    USAFE Warriors -- The following essays, written by two of our best and brightest, Senior Airman Matthew Dale from 3rd Air Force and Senior Airman Steven Nehls from the 31st Fighter Wing, depict how important each and every one of us are to the joint fight. Both competed for U.S. European Command

  • Save energy when using heat

    Conserve not only money, but also natural resources with the following Green Tips: General awareness - Create an awareness of the need for energy conservation with children. - Be aware of the need for energy conservation at home, the workplace, hotels, etc Heaters and radiators: In households 80

  • Air Force clarifies post-deployment stand-down policy

    The Air Force post-deployment stand-down policy allows Airmen returning from deployments and lengthy temporary duty assignments time off work for recuperation and reconstitution upon their return, said the deputy chief of staff of personnel recently at the Pentagon. "Reconstitution involves all the

  • Air Force changes captain promotion process

    Air Force Personnel Center officials recently announced changes to the captain promotion process, which will affect Line of the Air Force officers. Beginning January 2008, active-duty LAF officers will be considered for promotion to captain on a quarterly basis, instead of during the third quarter

  • Top Saber Performer for the week of Oct. 12 - 18

    Tech. Sgt. Timothy J. Smith, 52nd Equipment Maintenance Squadron Alternate Mission Equipment Section NCOIC, has been named the 52nd Fighter Wing's Top Saber Performer for the week of Oct. 19 - 25. Name: Tech. Sgt. Timothy J. Smith Unit: 52nd Equipment Maintenance Squadron Duty title: Alternate

  • Debunking the COLA Myth

    When arriving overseas you probably noticed an additional item on your pay statement entitled COLA or Cost of Living Allowance. What is COLA and why do we receive this allowance? COLA is intended to maintain your purchasing power so you can purchase similar goods and services overseas as in the

  • Tricare adds coverage for breast cancer MRI screenings

    www.tricare.mil/pressroom/doctor_is_in.aspxRecognizing the importance of early detection, officials from the Tricare Management Activity recently changed its policy adding coverage for Magnetic Resonance Imaging screening for women at high risk of developing breast cancer. The American Cancer