Super Saber Performer

Name: Staff Sgt. LaRhesa A. HansonUnit: 52nd Fighter Wing Legal OfficeDuty title: Military Justice NCOIC Hometown: Henryetta, OklahomaYears in Service: 8Why joined: To serve my country, further my education, and to travel.Family: I am married to SSgt Jason Hanson, we have three beautiful children,

SERE Challenge accepted

Memo prepares DOD employees for government shutdown

Although Defense Department officials believe a government shutdown can be avoided when the new fiscal year begins Oct. 1, they want DOD employees to be prepared for the possibility, Deputy Defense Secretary Ash Carter said in a memo issued to the workforce Sept. 23. The fiscal year ends Sept. 30,

Squadrons return home from deployment

The 480th Fighter Squadron, Aircraft Maintenance Unit and support community returned home between Sept. 15 and 21, 2013, from a deployment to southwest Asia in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.The support community is made up of the 480th AMU, 52nd Equipment Maintenance Squadron, 52nd Component

Sacrifice of service

In order for service members to successfully accomplish the mission, they must know their families will be OK without them. Military families are often referred to as the backbone of the armed forces. Valinda Phifer, an Air Force wife, learned the sacrifices made by the families when her husband got

Super Saber Performer

Name: Tech. Sgt. Terrence BaptisteUnit: 52nd Force Support Squadron Duty title: Manpower Analyst Hometown: New Orleans, La.Years in Service: 16Why joined: I joined the U.S. Air Force in 9th grade with JROTC. When I graduated high school I decided to continue the awesome journey. I'm very glad I

Fortune favors Golden Dragon restaurant

The interior redesign of the Golden Dragon restaurant has begun. The renovation, which is part of the Small Projects Initiative headed by U.S. Air Forces in Europe and the U.S. Air Force Services Directorate in conjunction with Spangdahlem Air Base, runs from Sept. 1 - Oct. 15."The Golden Dragon

Senior leaders send Airmen, families birthday best

Acting Secretary of the Air Force Eric Fanning, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Cody issued the following message to the Airmen of the United States Air Force:On the 66th birthday of the United States Air Force, we salute the dedicated

DoDEA reminds parents about school attendance policy

The U.S. Department of Defense Education Activity has a student attendance policy for Department of Defense Dependents Schools.The system-wide policy for students is consistent with those found in many public schools throughout the United States.- All students are required to attend school for 180

Responder demystifies calling military crisis line for help

When someone is in crisis and feeling despondent, reaching out for help is a stronger step to take than doing nothing, which can lead to a worsening state, a Military Crisis Line responder told American Forces Press Service Sept. 9.Tricia Lucchesi said she encourages service members, families,