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  • COPE NORTH 11-1: U.S., Japan strengthen ties, enhance air operations

    The U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy and units from the Japan Air Self-Defense Force began exercise COPE NORTH 11-1 here Feb. 13. The exercise, which lasts until Feb. 25, is the latest in a series of bilateral exercises designed to enhance both countries' air operations. The purpose of the exercise is to

  • Tax season simplified

    It's time to get a calculator, some sharp pencils, W-2s, W-4s and every shred of paper that could help save a little money as April 15 creeps up once again.A visit to the Internal Revenue Service's website will result in more than 1,100 different forms for federal taxes featuring confusing phrases

  • Andersen brings home 17 A1 awards

    Airmen from the 36th Force Support Squadron and 36th Wing Protocol here excelled in 2010, winning a total of 17 Air Combat Command Manpower, Personnel and Service Awards.These awards give recognition to the best performers and installation-level programs, honor their accomplishments and commitment

  • GET FIT: Ready, set, Zumba

    (Editor's note: this article is the second in the "Get Fit" series, outlining ways to reach New Year's resolutions to get in shape.)Single woman seeking 'the one': a work-out program that's fun, challenging, and doesn't lead directly to the nearest box of chocolates.Finding the right fitness program

  • Researchers harness wave energy in research simulations

    Researchers here recently harnessed more than 99 percent of the energy in a simulated ocean wave and are preparing to take their emerging technology to the next level.The energy research is part of a National Science Foundation-funded project to create the world's first free-floating, fully

  • Petraeus discusses troop transition options

    As the start of the drawdown of U.S. troops from Afghanistan approaches, Army Gen. David H. Petraeus, the senior commander of U.S. and coalition forces there, said the transition of forces could take a number of forms."Progressively over time, obviously, we do want to reduce our numbers in specific

  • Air Force officials announce FY11 additional force management measures

    Air Force leaders announced involuntary force management programs Feb. 2 to reduce personnel as a supplement to the voluntary programs announced in December. These measures are part of the Air Force's multi-year Force Management Program aimed at shaping and sizing the force. With more Airmen

  • Team Andersen’s Cyber Culture instilled: CCRI results prove it

    After every stone was turned, every file searched and every common access card secured, the results of the recent Command Cyber Readiness Inspection have finally been released.Team Andersen received an "Outstanding" rating for its Secret Internet Protocol Router Network inspection and an "Excellent"