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  • Congress authorizes paternity leave

    Eligible Airmen are now authorized 10 days of non-chargeable paternity leave following the birth of their newborns, courtesy of the 2009 Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act. The law applies to married, active-duty Airmen. The Airman's wife must have given birth to the child on or after

  • F-22As scheduled to deploy to Japan, Guam

    The U.S. Air Force is scheduled to deploy two contingents of F-22A Raptors to the Pacific theater in January 2009 for approximately three months. Current plans call for 12 of the fighters to deploy to Kadena Air Base, Japan, from Langley Air Force Base, Va., and another 12 to deploy to Andersen Air

  • Misawa to support Red Feather Community Chest Campaign

    The phrase "it is better to give than to receive" is used often during the holiday season, but Misawa Air Base is helping put the notion in play as the Red Feather Community Chest Campaign begins. The campaign, which allows base personnel the chance to give to those in need, runs from Dec. 16 to

  • ALS graduates class 09-A

    Airman Leadership School Class 09-A graduated Dec. 11. The award recipients were: John L. Levitow Award: Senior Airman Emrys Maier, 35th Communications SquadronDistinguished Graduate and Academic Achievement Award: Senior Airman Elder, 35th CS Distinguished Graduate: Senior Airman Devon Sonley,

  • New TSP contribution limits set for 2009

    The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board recently announced an increase in the 2009 elective deferral limit for regular Thrift Savings Plan contributions. The limit is now $16,500, up from $15,500 for 2008. In addition, contributions for the TSP catch-up plan will increase to $5,500, up from