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Officials discourage aspirin use by troops in combat zones Defense Department officials are directing servicemembers and government civilians deployed in overseas war zones to refrain from taking aspirin unless under a doctor's orders. Military medical authorities also advise that troops slated for

Weather won't stop the Warriors at McGuire

Space operations vital to Air Force and nation

Air Force officials discussed the importance of space as a warfighting domain before members of the Senate May 20 on Capitol Hill. Senior Air Force leaders in the space realm answered questions from the Senate Armed Services Committee Strategic Force Subcommittee, telling them that Air Force

Critical Days of Summer kicks off with 'Back to Basics' theme

In a sincere effort to save lives and prevent accidents, AMC's commander urges Airmen to get "Back to Basics at Home and Work" - the theme of this year's AMC Critical Days of Summer campaign. "We must ensure that everything we do, on and off duty, is completely thought through - especially during

New options available for accompanied Korea tours

Air Force members headed to certain locations in Korea now can request an accompanied tour and serve with their families for two or three years. Current base facilities, such as housing, schools and support activities, will limit the number of Airmen authorized to serve the accompanied,