Hotline addresses stormwater questions, concerns

The 66th Civil Engineering Division customer service line recently expanded to allow base residents and employees to gain information about and report issues concerning stormwater here.

AF seeking civilian nominations

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas -- Air Force officials are seeking nominations for the 2018 Air Force Association Outstanding Air Force Civilian Employees of the Year Award. Each year the AFA recognizes four Air Force civilian employees for outstanding achievement in four categories: Civilian

New deputy PEO sees job operationally

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. -- Enabling combat effectiveness requires a constant focus on cost, schedule and performance, according to the newly minted deputy program executive officer and deputy of the Battle Management Directorate here. “It may feel like every assignment you have in this career

Take command with TRICARE changes: Enrollments shifting from fiscal to calendar year starting in January 2018

Starting Jan. 1, 2018, cost changes for TRICARE benefits transition from a fiscal year period to a calendar year period. Changing from fiscal year (Oct. 1 – Sept. 30) to calendar year (Jan. 1 – Dec. 31) makes the TRICARE benefit consistent with civilian health plans. The change will largely affect

AF art contest to showcase talent

The Air Force Services Activity aims to showcase and celebrate the artistic talents of Airmen and their family members via the 2017 Air Force Art Contest.

Know the risks of decorative contact lenses

Halloween is all about scary: scary costumes, scary decorations, scary pumpkins; but do not let it include a scary eye infection.Each Halloween people change their natural eye color into something scary. Perfect for Halloween, right? It can be, if you follow some basic tips.

Commentary: Take a mindful approach to your personal happiness

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The subject of "mindfulness" is getting a lot of press, which may raise the question, "Where does it fit in my life?" Mindfulness is being fully aware of where you are and what you’re doing, not overly reactive or overwhelmed by what’s going on around you. 

First Term Airmen Center course

Fall focus week begins Oct. 23

Myriad courses will be available during the fall Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Focus Week, Oct. 23 to 27. As organizers want to make the courses available to as many personnel as possible, once again, there are both local classes offered on site and ones available via distance learning

Impact aid surveys help secure important school funding

Bedford High School officials recently sent military and civilian families of high school students living on base the 2017-2018 “First Count” Federal Impact Aid Survey for federally-connected students.Parents and guardians of students enrolled in the Bedford School District are asked to complete and