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  • Command and control unit keeps watch over the skies

    Airmen who sleep in their beds at night don't have worry about who's watching the skies here because of one unit that patrols the sky 24/7. Using an Airborne Warning and Control system, 70 Airmen in the 71st Expeditionary Air Control Squadron in Southwest Asia, along with Army missile battery here,

  • Free computer protection, just a few clicks away

    Frozen computers, slow moving functions or even worse -- the blue screen of death -- all of these problems may be avoided by simply taking a few minutes to download free anti-virus software. The Defense Information Systems Agency offers government employees and armed forces personnel access to the

  • Top Saber Performer

    Staff Sgt. Joshua K. Rickert, 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron NCOIC of explosive ordnance disposal training, has been named the 52nd Fighter Wing's Top Saber Performer for the week of Feb. 8-14. Name: Staff Sgt. Joshua K. Rickert Unit: 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron Duty title: NCOIC of explosive

  • Resolution recognizes Red Cross

    A congressional resolution was made to the U.S. House of Representatives recognizing the American Red Cross's work for service members, their families and eligible civilians. The resolution read by Congressman Michael Burgess of Texas to the congressional body was, according to Tom Smith, ARC

  • AF Aid Society provides alternative to pay-day loans

    Air Force Aid Society officials are pleased to announce the new Falcon Loan program available to Air Force members beginning March 3. A Falcon Loan is an interest-free loan of $500 or less that can be used for emergency needs such as basic living expenses -- rent, utilities and food -- car repairs,

  • The 411 on your rebate check

    Everyone has heard the facts, half-truths and rumors on the Economic Stimulus Package, otherwise known as the Tax Rebate checks that will be mailed to some taxpayers later this year. In May the Internal Revenue Service will begin sending out checks to taxpayers living in the U.S. and military