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  • AAFES Connects Military Families on Christmas with Free Internet Service

    There's no place like home during the holidays and for U.S. Troops stationed in Iraq and Kuwait who can't be there this year, free Internet connections with family and loved ones is the next best thing. The Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) and Internet service provider Resolute Partners are

  • Air Force leaders send holiday message

    The following is a holiday message from Secretary of the Air Force Michael B. Donley, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton A. Schwartz and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Rodney J. McKinley: "The holidays give each of us an opportunity to reflect our accomplishments of the past year and cherish

  • Congress authorizes paternity leave

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

  • McGuire AFB Fire Department wants to keep you safe and warm this winter

    As the temperature outside drops, McGuire families take to the indoors to keep safe and warm. What they may not realize is that turning up the heat can increase the risk of home heating fires. According to the National Fire Protection Association, nearly half of all home-heating fires occur during