JANUARY 9, 2015, RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany (AFNS) - The Office of the Secretary of Defense announced the results of the European Infrastructure Consolidation (EIC) review Jan. 8, which will realign several missions in U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa (USAFE-AFAFRICA) within seven years. Under the EIC, the Defense Department will divest three installations in … [Read more...]

JANUARY 9, 2015, BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. (AFNS) - Sitting in the stands, no one would ever guess the woman getting ready to walk across the stage to receive her certificate just said goodbye to her husband who she won't see for the next six months. The sacrifices she's made during his 10-year career go unnoticed by those around her, but that doesn't matter today. She's … [Read more...]

JANUARY 8, 2015, BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan (AFNS) - Ringing in not only a new year, but a new era of retrograde operations, the 455th Expeditionary Aerial Port Squadron was inactivated during a ceremony here Jan. 1. In a time honored tradition, Lt. Col. Christopher Carmichael, the 455th EAPS commander, relinquished command of the squadron to Col. Michael Grogan, the 455th … [Read more...]

JANUARY 8, 2015, SILVER FLAG ALPHA, Nev. (AFNS) - Ninety-five security forces Airmen from around the country attended the last 99th Ground Combat Training Squadron's Base Security Operations course Dec. 6-20, at the Silver Flag Alpha Range Complex, outside of Las Vegas. The Airmen not only received critical pre-deployment skills during their course, but they unknowingly … [Read more...]

JANUARY 7, 2014, WASHINGTON (AFNS) - Beginning this month, Citibank is issuing chip and PIN-enabled government travel cards (GTC) to new card applicants, individuals whose cards will expire in 2015 and individuals who have reported lost or stolen cards. This is the first phase in a multi-phased rollout, which will enhance the security and convenience of government travel … [Read more...]