Air Force Officials Discontinue Permissive PCS Policy

Air Force officials here have announced a recent change to the permissive permanent change of station policy. The permissive PCS program will be discontinued. However, other policies have changed lifting restrictions from the join spouse and base-of-preference programs. "For years we have allowed

KMC observes Fire Prevention Week

The KMC Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association for Fire Prevention Week Monday to Oct. 10 under the motto "Stay Fire Smart! Don't Get Burned." This year's campaign focuses on ways to keep homes fire-safe and prevent painful burns. Throughout the month of October,

"Year of the Air Force Family" Web site launched

Air Force officials have launched a new Web site to showcase the Year of the Air Force Family effort. Airmen and their families can log on to http://www.af.mil/yoaff/index.asp to learn about AF-wide initiatives, monthly themes and programs, as well as contact local installation Airman Family and

Comm Airmen prepare for largest transformation in AF history

Twenty communications Airmen stationed in Germany took part in a training exercise Sept. 18 to 24 at Aviano Air Base, Italy, as preparation for the largest transformation in the history of Air Force communications to be completed this October. When it's all said and done, more than 27,000 enlisted

Joint, international partnerships showcased at Operation Market Garden anniversary

Airmen from the 86th Airlift Wing celebrated Holland's independence alongside joint and international partners during the 65th anniversary of the largest airborne assault of World War II Sept. 14 to 20 in the Netherlands. Operation Market Garden liberated several Dutch cities, though did not capture

1st CMXS Airmen complete site survey for future tactical air navigation system

The 1st Communications Maintenance Squadron completed the final site survey for the installation of a Tactical Air Navigation System at Camp Turzii, Romania Sept. 14-18. During the five day process, a two- man special communications team looked at the site to ensure all the correct materials were

Efficiency in the Gym Pays Dividends

Every month, the 86th Airlift Wing recognizes those members who earn a perfect 100 on their annual physical fitness assessment with a certificate or letter of recognition and their picture displayed in the base paper. In previous months, we've interviewed a Captain and a Staff Sergeant who were able

AAFES opens at the KMCC

Airmen ensure communications capability for joint, coalition success

A team of five Airmen from the 1st Communications Maintenance Squadron is contributing to the ultimate success of the Air Force mission and so much more by maintaining what would appear, other than some radio towers, as an empty field in England. The Airmen are part of the 1st CMXS's Cable and

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