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  • Wyoming C-130s receive new kind of crew

    The Air Force has proven active duty and citizen Airmen can successfully operate together daily with the right amount of communication and the right amount of heart -- just ask the Airmen of the 30th and 187th Airlift Squadrons at the Wyoming Air National Guard's 153rd Airlift Wing. The arrangement

  • Two volunteers deemed priceless

    Someone once said, "Volunteers are not paid -- not because they are worthless, but because they are priceless." Each year, Warren recognizes two civilians with the Volunteer Excellence Award. The two Warren civilians earning the 2006 VEA are Sheri Scott and Charles Scottini. The VEA was established

  • Spouses tour Warren's hottest spots

    Warren spouses toured base facilities Nov. 16 to increase knowledge and awareness about Warren's mission and available services. "It's important as a spouse of a military member in a leadership position to be aware of everything our base has to offer so we can pass on information to families and

  • OPSEC is critical everyday, everywhere

    Operations security is a key component of antiterrorism and force protection, helping protect servicemembers, civilian employees, families, facilities and equipment everywhere by denying information. Good OPSEC practices are important, especially now due to the threat of terrorism against the United

  • Warren guards Capitol tree

    The 2006 Capitol Christmas Tree stopped at F. E. Warren Monday night on its way from Washington State to Washington D.C. This year's Capitol Christmas tree, a 65-foot tall Pacific Silver Fir, is a gift from the entire state, and was selected by Ted Bechtol, Deputy Superintendent of Capitol Grounds,

  • Why space matters: ICBMs and deterrence

    Intercontinental ballistic missiles have played a vital role in deterring aggression for more than 50 years; but what is deterrence and how does it apply in a post 9/11 world? ICBMs traditionally have been the pillar of strategic deterrence. Remember the old westerns where the sheriff and the bad

  • Hand-held cell phone driving ban in effect

    In an effort to make driving on base safer, hand-held cell phone use while driving on all Department of Defense installations was banned in July. Lately, the 90th Security Forces Squadron reports a spike in usage by drivers. Drivers cannot use cell phones when driving without a hands-free device,

  • Air Force captain honored during remembrance day parade

    The Royal Air Force Habbaniya Association honored Air Force Capt. Jutta Cortes by obtaining "exceptional permission" for her to march in the annual Remembrance Day Parade near the Cenotaph in London. Captain Cortes earned the honor after she responded to a special request from the association's

  • Holiday greetings from the 20th AF CC

    The changes in the weather signal the holiday season is fast approaching. In the next few weeks, many of you will be traveling across the country to meet with family and friends to celebrate the final holidays of 2006 and the beginning of 2007. This is the most joyous time of the year and I

  • Influenza: Deadly yet preventable illness

    Influenza season is fast approaching, and every Airman should be knowledgeable about the signs and symptoms as well as the importance of influenza. Influenza causes more diseases than any other vaccine-preventable illness, causing 20,000 deaths and 114,000 hospitalizations every year. Individuals