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  • Warrior Care Month recognizes sacrifices; support, programs available

    The Department of Defense recently designated November as Warrior Care Month. To stress the importance of this observance I want to reach out to all active duty, National Guard and Reserve Airmen to tell you there are programs and resources within the Air Force, the DoD and the Department of

  • Lab puppy makes perfect pal

    For about a year prior to our permanent change of station in the summer of 2002, my twin boys Chris and Jon talked relentlessly to me and their mother about getting a dog. After we PCS'd to Charleston Air Force Base, S.C., we gave in to our children's demands and began our search for a fifth family

  • The new era of our vehicle fleet: Low Speed Vehicles

    Here at RAF Lakenheath, vehicles are a vital asset to our daily operations and are required to support our mission at anytime, no matter the situation. As fuel prices continue to increase, the Air Force has been researching ways to save money and find alternative means of dealing with the current

  • HAWC hosts healing fair

    The Health and Wellness Center here is holding an informational health fair, supporting natural, complimentary and alternative health therapies Oct. 24 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There are a number of different Health Therapists participating, covering a variety of complimentary and natural health

  • First Official Lakenheath Retiree Screening Health Day

    The 48th Medical Group commander, Col. Kenneth McDonnell, would like to invite all military retirees and their spouses to the first official Retiree Screening Health Day 2008, Nov. 3 here from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Base Theater and hospital. Lakenheath physicians, nurses, and technicians will

  • I almost defrauded the government

    When I was a young Airman, I almost defrauded the government and thought it was a great idea. I was responsible for recycling all of the old pallets in my squadron, which we received our supplies on. Usually, I would just load them all onto a trailer and haul them to the wood recycling area where I

  • The joys of being separated by a common language

    It isn't often I would dare to say that I disagree with the playwright George Bernard Shaw who claimed that "England and America are two countries separated by a common language." I am not sure how much time he spent with Americans but I doubt he was as lucky as I am, spending each working day as

  • OFFICIAL USE?

    Are you breaking the law when you're driving a government owned or leased vehicle? The simple definition of misuse is to use incorrectly, improperly or misapply. Service members are liable under the UCMJ to report misuse and can be punished for misuse as command deems appropriate. DoD Civilian

  • Energy, the Air Force and you

    The Department of Energy and the United States Air Force have designated October as Energy Awareness Month. This is a time to increase our knowledge and awareness of energy: where it comes from, what it costs, how it affects our environment, and how we can make the best use of this valuable