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  • Revised Japanese law cuts down on knives

    A revised knife law, which was passed by the Government of Japan last year and went into effect Jan. 5, will affect servicemembers stationed throughout Japan. "The revised law bans daggers and double-edged knives whose blades exceed 5.5 centimeters or 2.16 inches," said Master Sgt. Donald E.

  • Tuskegee Airman of the Week: Dec. 29, 2008 - Jan. 4, 2009

    Staff Sgt. Quinton D. Fitzgerald is the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing's Tuskegee Airman of the Week for Dec. 29, 2008 - Jan. 4, 2009. "It is an honor for me to congratulate Staff Sgt. Quinton D. Fitzgerald as our first Tuskegee Airman of the Week for 2009," said Brig. Gen. Brian Bishop, 332nd AEW

  • Troops bid former President Bush farewell at Andrews

    Military officials bid farewell to the outgoing commander in chief during a departure ceremony Jan. 20 at Andrews Air Force Base where he called leading men and women in uniform the highlight of his presidency. A joint service honor guard, military band and about 4,000 cheering, flag-waving fans

  • High-tech system adds security to Misawa

    A $260,000 system geared at increasing base security is scheduled to make its debut here at Misawa in late spring. The Defense Biometrics Identification System or DBIDS is a Department of Defense identity authentication tool, which will be used at the base's entry points by gate security guards. The

  • Disney, Army resort offer affordable vacations for troops

    A Disney vacation just got more affordable for military members and their families. With the "Disney's Armed Forces Salute" offer, active and retired military personnel, including active members of the Coast Guard and activated members of the National Guard or Reserve, can enjoy complimentary,