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  • Defense bill limits retiree health care increases

    President Barack Obama signed the 2012 National Defense Authorization Act on Dec. 31 which contains a critical initiative to help control spiraling health-care costs within the Defense Department. Section 701 limits annual TRICARE enrollment fee increases for retirees and their family members to an

  • Dream Machine kiosks reward recycling

    Dreams of a greener tomorrow can become a reality today with the Army and Air Force Exchange Service's introduction of 200 new recycling kiosks on military installations around the United States. The Dream Machine computerized kiosks recycle empty drink cans and plastic bottles into points users can

  • Last Airmen out of Iraq arrive home for Christmas

    America welcomed home from Iraq more than 200 of her Air Force sons and daughters Dec. 20 at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.The Airmen were the last of the Air Force contingent in Iraq and were home in time for the winter holidays as stated by the president.Among the

  • Obama praises U.S. troops' efforts as Iraq winds down

    When the last U.S. troops in Iraq case their colors and move to Kuwait, they can leave with their heads held high, secure in the knowledge they did what was right for America and peace in the region, President Barack Obama told service members at Fort Bragg, N.C., Dec. 14.Obama noted the end of the

  • Thunderbirds release 2012 show schedule

    The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds have announced its 2012 show schedule. The team is set to perform more than 60 demonstrations in 33 locations, including two shows in Canada.The team, officially known as the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, will again kick-off its season by performing a

  • AF instant messengers shutting down

    The Air Force will shut down the Air Force Instant Messenger and Friends and Family Instant Messenger services by Dec. 31. AFIM and FFIM are collaborative tools available on the Air Force Portal. AFIM is used by Air Force Portal users to chat with each other. FFIM is a subset of AFIM that allowed AF

  • CAP marks 70th anniversary, honors World War II members

    Civil Air Patrol members observed the 70th anniversary of its founding with a ceremony Dec. 1 at its national headquarters here. During the ceremony, which celebrated the past, present and future of the official civilian auxiliary of the Air Force, CAP leaders presented Exceptional Service Awards to

  • Vinyl treasure found on Wake Island

    In a tale straight from an adventure book, contractors here recently stumbled upon a vinyl record collection with an estimated value between $90,000 and $250,000. The 611th Air Support Group's Detachment 1 is now making a comprehensive effort to preserve the nearly 9,000 vintage vinyl records and

  • DFAS end-of-year mailing holds tax documents, more

    Retirees will be receiving some extra documents in their end of year mailing from the Defense Finance and Accounting Service. DFAS officials state that every piece of paper in the mailing is important and will help retirees manage their pay matters through the tax season and beyond. Included in the