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  • New TA requirements for fiscal 2014

    Tuition assistance is receiving several administrative changes and new eligibility requirements for fiscal 2014.Airmen now must have the approval of their direct supervisor to apply for TA. Supervisors may deny the request if their Airman will be undergo a temporary duty assignment or a permanent

  • 22nd MDG hosts quarterly forum

    The 22nd Medical Group hosted a third quarter forum at the Robert J. Dole Community Center Ballroom Sept. 5, to raise awareness of medical operations on base.The event was held to inform TRICARE beneficiaries about changes in the base clinic and allowed them to communicate their concerns and

  • Housing privatization calls for close eye on BAH

    Corvias Military Living, the company that recently began managing base housing here, has announced how basic allowance for housing payments will be used to pay rent.Residents will receive the BAH they are entitled and after the correct paperwork is complete, the full rent will be automatically

  • 384th ARS Airman wins McConnell Icon

    Members of Team McConnell showcased their singing abilities during this year's McConnell Icon competition Aug. 24, 2013, at the Robert J. Dole Community Center.The top three contestants won cash prizes, up to 500 dollars and the first place winner will progress to the next round at the Air Mobility

  • 22nd AMXS wins softball championship

    The 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron softball team brought home the 2013 base intramural softball championship here on Aug. 21.Playing against the 22nd Maintenance Squadron team, the AMXS won after seven innings with a final score of 10-4.The 22nd MXS won the semi-finals game against the 22nd

  • Maintenance chief receives Bronze Star

    Lt. Col. Francis S. "Gabby" Gabreski once said "The wingman is absolutely indispensable. I look after the wingman. The wingman looks after me . . . We work together. We fight together. The wingman knows what his responsibilities are, and knows what mine are. Wars are not won by individuals. They're

  • AF announces PT test enhancements to start Oct. 1

    Air Force senior leadership announced enhancements to the Air Force's Physical Fitness Assessment program, to be implemented Oct. 1. In a letter to Airmen Aug. 20, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III explained the results of the comprehensive review, highlighting the strength of the

  • Deployed refuelers achieve max effectiveness

    Providing over watch for ground forces to get much needed rest, airborne forces to include B-1B Lancers are their eyes in the sky. Enabling these to complete their missions by providing necessary air-refueling capabilities are the Airmen of the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron deployed to