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  • Three dependents apologize for base vandalism

    Three family members were disciplined Nov. 8 for vandalism that damaged unoccupied base housing, according to the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate.Each family member faced a Dependent Misconduct Board (DMB) for their actions. The DMB is an administrative hearing in which dependents voluntarily

  • 319th ABW commander rescinds ‘Blues Monday’ following CSAF decision

    Air Force Chief of Staff, Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, has rescinded the policy on the wear of blues on Mondays and delegated the decision on uniform wear to wing commanders.Col. Tim Bush, 319th Air Base Wing commander, has mandated the Air Force blues uniform is no longer required to be worn on Mondays

  • Dentists know how to take your breath away

    No one wants bad breath, and dental officials here say that most people can prevent it with good oral hygiene. If you think you might suffer from bad breath, ask family or friends to be honest with you. Listed below are some causes and how to prevent and treat bad breath.CAUSESFood:Certain foods

  • The Judge's Bench: November UCMJ actions

    The following members of the 319th Air Base Wing were punished under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) in November 2012:Nonjudicial Punishment Actions:An airman first class from the 69th Maintenance Squadron received an Article 15 for failing to go to their appointed place of duty at the

  • Holiday party and gift giving guidance

    The holidays are a time for family, friends and co-workers to come together, have fun, and in many instances, exchange gifts, especially those involving military members and their units.However, as with all things, there are guidelines in place governing office holiday parties and gift exchanges.

  • Base Family Child Care Program named best in 2012 by AMC

    The 319th Force Support Squadron here was recently recognized as the Air Mobility Command Family Child Care Program of the Year for 2012.Pamela Schumaker, family child care coordinator, said the child and youth programs have been working hard to improve youth functions on base, and this award

  • HAWC Holiday Olympics keeps fitness at the forefront

    The Health and Wellness Center here has issued a three-week-long challenge to Warriors of the North: keep your holiday fitness spirit jolly!"This was a collective idea at the HAWC to do something during the month of December to keep peoples' fitness momentum going," said Katie Frushour, HAWC

  • CSAF directs Air Force-wide inspection

    Commanders across the Air Force will conduct health and welfare inspections starting Dec. 5 to emphasize an environment of respect, trust and professionalism in the workplace.The health and welfare inspection is a tool routinely used by unit commanders, command chiefs, and first sergeants.Air Force

  • OTS shortens course length, increases efficiency

    Beginning in January, the Air Force Officer Training School's Basic Officer Training course will be shortened by three weeks, officials announced Dec. 4. Cutting the course from 12 weeks to nine weeks was the result of finding efficiencies in the course's scheduling processes and curriculum, said