Appointment no-shows: how they affect the community

Have you found yourself in pain in the morning, needing an appointment as soon as possible, only to find out the next available appointment isn't for a few days?Chances are a few appointments will open up before then, but because a previously booked appointment wasn't canceled or rescheduled, the

435th CTS renovates Boy Scouts facility

The Boy Scouts of America will be welcomed in their new and improved operations facility Monday. The building has been under construction to fix safety issues and make the facility feel more like a home away from home for the scouts since Feb. 11. The 435th Construction and Training Squadron

USAFE-AFAFRICA medical units conduct EMEDS

U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa medical units participated in Expeditionary Medical Support training to challenge their medical readiness skills here Aug. 25 through 30.The training was set to challenge their knowledge and capabilities along with their ability to utilize medical

CE Airmen keep the lights on

SERE members keeping aircrew on their toes

Aircrew members participated in survival, evasion, resistance and escape training Aug. 13, here to refine their survival tactics and hone readiness capabilities every three years after initial training.SERE refresher course is offered once a month for aircrew members and is built to allow them to

AF tuition assistance application window delayed for FY14

Airmen applying for tuition assistance in fiscal 2014 will see several changes in both eligibility for and administration of the program.Due to these changes, the application window for classes beginning on or after Oct. 1 will not open until Sept. 9 to allow for system updates.This program is

New versus old, surgical technicians compete

Members of the 86th Medical Group held a friendly competition between the group's superintendent, Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Kendrick and  Airman 1st Class Kathryn Presser, 86th Medical Squadron surgical technician, Aug. 23, Landstuhl Regional Medical Center.The competition was a precursor

Line of duty benefits, how can it affect you?

A line of duty determination is an administrative too for determining a member's duty status at the time of an injury, illness, disability or death.In certain situations, service members or their families are entitled to benefits in the event their sponsor is unable to perform military duties.The

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

Resiliency Day

Members of the 86th Airlift Wing took time Tuesday to focus on four core concepts set forth by Chief Master Sgt. Of the Air Force James Cody.Mental: Approaching life's challenges in a positive way by demonstrating self-control, stamina and good character with choices and actions; seeking help and