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  • FSS opens official photography studio

    The 96th Force Support Squadron marketing office will offer official photography for all base personnel beginning Feb. 11.An office has been designated as a studio on the 2nd floor of the fitness annex, the former location of the Health and Wellness Center.The studio will be available for

  • DoD releases military pay, compensation rates

    The Department of Defense recently announced the 2015 military pay and compensation rates for service members, with most service members receiving a one percent increase in basic pay.The new rates for basic pay, basic allowance for housing, basic allowance for subsistence, and the cost of living

  • January Tots In Blue

    Congratulations to the following parents who welcomed their new arrivals while stationed here:It's a boyJakeb Herold, born Jan. 17 to Lee and Dawn WitheringtonIt's a girlAna Sofia, born Jan. 13 to Senior Airman Jorge and Eliana VanegasMadelyn Claire, born Jan. 20 to Richard and Staff Sgt. Ariel

  • Deployed Airman weathers storm in Afghanistan

    It's possible that for many, the predictions of weather forecasters are taken lightly; viewed as information to be considered, but easily written off with scarce consequences. On an average day, the most critical information conveyed by a forecast might be whether it's advisable to carry an umbrella

  • F-35 nears completion of all-weather testing

    For the past four months, an F-35 Lightning II has endured extreme weather temperatures to certify the fleet to deploy to any corner of the world. An F-35B from the F-35 Patuxent River Integrated Test Force in Maryland has undergone rigorous climatic testing at the U.S. Air Force 96th Test Wing's

  • "Super" Airman becomes professional bodybuilder

    After a heavy, weight workout, Senior Airman Terrence Ruffin walks over to a row of mirrors in the gym.  He strikes a pose and flexes the muscles in his chest, arms and legs.  He stares, then smiles at the reflection he sees.  He continues in this manner for more than a half an hour posing and

  • Portion of Wicker Road closed

    A portion of Wicker Road is closed up to McCarthy Avenue due to a sink hole adjacent to the base pool pump house. The section of closed road does not affect access to the fitness center, Hangar 3 and Legends.  Repairs will begin as early as Jan. 29 and the road will remain closed through at least