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  • Open season ongoing for three civilian benefit programs

    Open season for three civilian benefit programs continues until Dec. 8. The three programs are the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, or FEHB; the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance program, or FEDVIP; and the Federal Flexible Spending Account, or FSAFED, program. Federal

  • Air base residents prepare for winter in Misawa

    As the first snowflakes of this winter season lay a blanket of white on Misawa Air Base, the Airmen of 35th Fighter Wing are prepared to survive and thrive during wintry weather. "Last week, our safety office briefed more than 4,000 base residents, during 20 different briefings, on the challenges of

  • Chairman: Serious debate on security investment needed

    Americans need to have a serious debate about what it takes to defend the United States, said the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Nov. 17 here. Navy Adm. Michael G. Mullen has long proposed a floor for funding for national security of 4 percent of the gross domestic product. With the

  • Directory for wounded warriors, families, caregivers launched

    Department of Defense officials here Nov. 17 launched the National Resource Directory, a collaborative effort between the departments of Defense, Labor and Veterans Affairs. The directory is a Web-based network of care coordinators, providers and support partners with resources for wounded, ill and

  • Flightline remains hot during recent surge

    The third of about five hungry F-16s has just marshaled into the hanger and the profound and familiar smell of jet fuel encompasses the flightline air. Communication is key to mission success and the margin for error is slim to none as an Airman grasps the "dead man," which eventually pumps life

  • Chief selects announced

    The Air Force has selected three among Misawa's 25 eligible senior master sergeants for promotion to chief master sergeant. Senior Master Sgt. Frank H. Batten III, 35th Maintenance Group, Senior Master Sgt. Joseph A. Knowles, 35th Maintenance Operations Squadron, and Senior Master Sgt. Robin Renee

  • General, NCO talk about warrior care on national TV

    The Air Force deputy chief of staff for manpower, personnel and services at the Pentagon and an injured sergeant made an appearance on Fox News to speak about "Warrior Care Month" Nov. 10. Lt. Gen. Richard Y. Newton III and Tech. Sgt. Israel Del Toro appeared on television to tell the American