June 2, 2009 Kandahar EOD Unit serves to protect Afghanistan service members Improvised explosive devices kill people. The vast majority of military members serving in combat make it a point to go out of their way to avoid them. For the Air Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal team at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, they make it a point to go out of their way to find them. IEDs
June 2, 2009 USCIS El Paso naturalizes 30 members of the military in May Air Force Airman 1st Class Christopher Lyn, originally from Jamaica, was the 30th member of the military naturalized by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' (USCIS) El Paso Field Office during May 2009. USCIS' month-long military naturalization initiative was in recognition of National
June 1, 2009 The Big Give gets even bigger Holloman's Big Give project is back and better than before with double the prize money up for grabs. It is not too late to make a difference - registration ends July 3. Ms. Amanda Gallagher, 49th Force Support Squadron marketing director, inspired by Oprah's Big Give, brought the project to Holloman
May 29, 2009 COMACC announces retirement The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. William M. Fraser III, to succeed Gen. John D.W. Corley as commander of Air Combat Command. General Corley assumed command of ACC in October 2007. As commander of the Air Force's largest major command with the nation at
May 26, 2009 TRICARE moves with you If you're planning to or have recently moved to another duty station, you not only have a new community, but you may have a new regional TRICARE contractor managing your healthcare benefits. Rest assured though: no matter what TRICARE program you're using, your benefits are portable. Below is a
May 21, 2009 Holloman shows support during Day of Caring Holloman Air Force Base is known for its great relationship with the surrounding community and during the Otero County Day of Caring, it was made evident.Earlier this month, 341 members of Team Holloman gathered in an effort to help beautify the cities of Alamogordo, Tularosa and Cloudcroft during
May 21, 2009 Alamogordo celebrates Armed Forces day with Saturday in the Park The city of Alamogordo, N.M., held its annual Saturday in the Park/Armed Forces Day celebration May 16 and 17 at Washington Park. For the fifth year in a row, the largest traveling 3-on-3 basketball tournaments, Gus Macker, traveled to Alamogordo and attracted a larger crowd than ever before,