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  • Spouse forums, GI Mail alternatives still available on-line

    On Oct. 1, alternatives to the GI Mail service and Air Force Spouse forums and discussion boards previously available on the former "Air Force Crossroads" Web site will be available on the Air Force Portal and Department of Defense family support resource sites.These Web sites, respectively,

  • Hollywood Knights tour U.S. bases; takes on military basketball teams

    "Thanks for letting me enjoy my life back home," said Michael Mirisch, Hollywood Knights CEO, as he and a group of actors were given a close-up tour of an F-16 Sept. 25 by 22nd Fighter Squadron pilot Capt. Robert Sandwith. This one thought - something he admits chokes him up - underlies what Mr.

  • Athlete of the Year

    Every year, Skelton Memorial Fitness Center nominates two athletes who show exceptional physical fitness for the Athlete of the Year award. Physical fitness, participation in team/club sports and coaching and teaching other sports are requirements and other considerations for the award. Each U.S.

  • The Issues at Hand

    With election campaigns in full swing, the people of the United States are starting to take notice of the candidates and what they have to offer. Everyone, including the nation's youth, has their own ideas about what they want to happen and their own issues that they want to see addressed. Even

  • Top Saber performer

    Staff Sgt. Michael Glover, 606th Air Control Squadron, is the 52nd Fighter Wing's Top Saber Performer for Sept. 26 - Oct. 2. Name: Michael Glover Unit: 606th Air Control Squadron Duty title: Satellite systems technician Hometown: Killeen, Texas Years in Service: Eight Why joined: To get out of

  • Rothenburg ob der Tauber has a rich history

    There are only a few medieval towns in Germany that are as rich in history as the Franconian town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber. Located some 420 meters above sea level and overlooking the valley of the Tauber River, its beautiful gates, towers and massive walls present a silhouette that never fails

  • Policy changes benefit Airmen headed for 365-day deployments

    Effective Oct. 1, the Air Force will implement policy changes to improve sourcing efficiency of 365-day deployments and ensure Airmen receive adequate notification prior to deployment. The new policy sets the deployment 'accept or decline' option at three calendar days, streamlines the verification

  • 606th ACS returns from deployment

    Spouses, coworkers and friends anxiously awaited the arrival of more than 70 Airmen from the 606th Air Control Squadron as they returned to Spangdahlem Air Base Sept. 19. They greeted the Airmen, who were deployed to Southwest Asia for four months, with welcome home banners, hugs and kisses, and