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  • EUCOM implements travel restrictions to France

    United States European Command has implemented travel restrictions to France that apply to all Defense Department personnel. Specifically, unofficial travel (leave, liberty and special pass) to France is prohibited.This EUCOM policy applies to U.S. military personnel, DOD civilian employees,

  • Veterans in Blue: honoring those who served

    The Air Force maintains a special portrait display in the Pentagon as part of its commitment to honoring the devotion and service of veterans. Volume VI will replace volume V of the Veterans in Blue project this November.The project started in 2010 as a way to honor pioneers of the Air Force, and

  • Reflecting on Veterans Day

    Veterans and their families, both young and old, reflected on the sacrifices made by Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines, who provide this nation with the best fighting force in the world, during a Veterans Day ceremony Nov. 11 at the Air Force Memorial, which overlooks the Pentagon and Potomac

  • 2016 FEHB open season effective through Dec. 14

    The 2016 Open Season for the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program, the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program, and the Federal Flexible Spending Accounts Program will run through Dec. 14.During open season employees and retirees will have the chance to review their current plans

  • US F-15 deployment supports OIR, Turkish airspace

    In support of the United States' commitment to the fight against ISIL in Iraq and Syria, the 39th Air Base Wing received the second group of F-15s November, 12, 2015, here.The F-15E Strike Eagles from the 48th Fighter Wing, based at RAF Lakenheath, UK, arrived at approximately 5 p.m. These aircraft

  • Don’t be a turkey, fry safe this thanksgiving

    Hot oil and open flames combined often causes fires and disasters during the Thanksgiving holiday meal. But, for some, there is nothing better than a fast-roasted turkey in a hot oil fryer.Every year there are countless stories on the news about fires due to deep frying a turkey only to have it get

  • Reminder: Enlisted attaché duty applications due Sunday, Nov. 15

    Active duty staff through senior master sergeants interested in attaché duty opportunities with international affairs teams around the world must submit their applications by Nov. 15 to be considered.The Office of the Deputy Under Secretary of the Air Force, International Affairs is accepting