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  • Energy use: Moving in the right direction

    October is officially designated as Energy Awareness Month by the Department of Defense and the U.S. Air Force. This year's theme, "Energy Solutions ... Fueling the Mission," highlights the importance of energy to our overall mission to "Fly, Fight and Win," and supports our Air Force energy

  • U.S. Air Force Supports Successful Delta II STSS DEMO Launch

    The U.S. Air Force supported the successful NASA-led launch of a Space Tracking and Surveillance System Demonstration (STSS Demo) aboard a Delta II booster Sept. 25, 2009. The system launched at 8:20 a.m. (EDT) from Space Launch Complex 17B here.The STSS DEMO mission is specifically designed to

  • "Year of the Air Force Family" Website Launched

    WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- Air Force officials have launched a new Web site to showcase the Year of the Air Force Family effort. Airmen and their families can log on to http://www.af.mil/yoaff/index.asp to learn about AF-wide initiatives, monthly themes and programs, as well as contact local installation

  • Columbia College Announces 50 Percent Tuition Support

    (COLUMBIA, Mo.) -- Columbia College is proud to announce the Coast Guard Spouse Grant, a new program that offers a 50 percent tuition reduction to spouses of Coast Guard servicemembers. The new program, modeled after the Department of Defense's (DoD) spouse tuition scholarship program known as the

  • Understanding the Foreign Language Proficiency Bonus

    Understanding the Foreign Language Proficiency Bonus By Glenn Bolton Test Control Officer 45th Space Wing Education Office The Foreign Language Proficiency Bonus (FLPB) is a monetary incentive paid to qualified military  personnel possessing foreign language proficiency. The objective of FLPB is to

  • Are you ready for some ... Football?

    Are you ready for some ... Football? 'Football Frenzy' kicks off this weekend at the Tides by Chris Calkins45th Space Wing Public Affairs If you think the chances of you winning a free trip to a NFL game and plenty of free prizes and cash are sitting somewhere between "slim-and-none," think again.

  • ID Card Equipment Upgrades: Short-term delays expected

    ID Card Equipment Upgrades: Short-term delays expected By Chris Kraus 45th Force Support Squadron Whether you are active duty, Guard, Reserve, a DoD civilian employee, contractor, retired military or a dependent, acquiring a new ID or CAC card is part of military life. Depending on the number of

  • Operational Safety Pause

    AFSPC Safety Down Day Maj. Vanessa Hillman AFSPC Public Affairs In order to put safety in the forefront of every Airman's mind, Gen. C. Robert Kehler, commander, Air Force Space Command, is conducting an operational safety pause across the command Thursday. The mandatory safety day is an opportunity

  • 45th Space Wing Supports Successful Space Shuttle Discovery Launch

    The U.S. Air Force's 45th Space Wing provided flawless Eastern Range support for NASA's successful launch of Space Shuttle Discovery. The launch occurred at 11:59 p.m. (EDT), Aug. 28th, from Space Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center. Airmen, Air Force civilians and contractors from throughout

  • Post 9/11 Gi Bill -- Transferability of Rights

    Post 9/11 Gi Bill -- Transferability of RightsBy Capt Susan Trepczynski Assistant Staff Judge Advocate PATRICK AFB, Fla. -- As of Aug. 1, 2009, individuals who are eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill may be able to transfer their GI Bill benefits to their spouse and/or children. You are eligible to

 

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