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  • Airmen urged to heed FDA warning about dietary supplement

    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is advising consumers to stop using OxyElite Pro, a dietary supplement, because of suspected links to acute hepatitis. The FDA, along with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Hawaii Department of Health, are investigating reports of acute

  • AF makes changes to Tuition Assistance

    Effective Oct. 1, Headquarters Air Force directed changes to the Tuition Assistance program which will include new restrictions for those requesting TA approval.There are two main changes to the program that effect Airmen eligibility to receive TA.      -- Supervisors are now required to approve all

  • Estate claims for Senior Airman Bennett E. N. Bryan

    Second Lt. Brent Lasher, 28th Logistics Readiness Squadron, has been appointed the summary court officer for the estate of Senior Airman Bennett E. N. Bryan, 28th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution technician. All claims for or against the estate of the deceased must be submitted to the

  • 28th BW commander's calls Aug. 28

    Airmen are required to attend one of two 28th Bomb Wing commander's calls conducted by Col. Kevin Kennedy, 28th BW commander, at 6:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Aug. 28, in the Pride Hangar.Department of Defense civilians and Nonappropriated Fund civilians are encouraged to attend.

  • Commissary to return to normal operating schedule

    The base commissary will soon be returning to its normal operating hours as a result of the reduction in civilian furloughs. Effective Aug. 18, the base commissary will only be closed on Mondays, and will be open Tuesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and

  • MUNS to conduct inventory Sept. 3-6.

    The 28th Munitions Squadron will close its warehouse to conduct a semi-annual 100 percent inventory, Sept. 3 to 6. Inventories such as this are conducted to ensure that munitions users throughout the wing have full accountability of critical assets and are in accordance with all applicable

  • Officials outline RC aircraft operating instructions

    In an effort to keep B-1 bomber crews and the aircraft themselves safe the 28th Bomb Wing Flight Safety Office requests radio-controlled aircraft operators take special consideration when operating RC aircraft near the base.In accordance with the Federal Aviation Administration Advisory Circular

  • Douglas School District new student registration

    Douglas School District new student registration for kindergarten through 12th grade is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Aug. 7, at Douglas Middle School. Proof of residency, immunization records, certified birth certificates and custody papers (if applicable) are necessary for students to be

  • Dakota Thunder Run Aug. 6

    The 13th Annual Dakota Thunder Run will be held Aug. 6.Registration begins at 8 a.m. at the South Dakota Air and Space Museum in Box Elder, S.D. The motorcycle ride begins at 12:05 p.m., and will run through Nemo, S.D., and Vanocker Canyon before ending in downtown Sturgis, S.D., for the military

  • Increased mosquito activity prompts West Nile virus awareness

    Recent rainfall resulting in increased mosquito activity has prompted officials to stress to Airmen and their families how to prevent bites and reduce the chance of contracting the West Nile virus.While mosquitoes normally leave behind a tiny, red bump that itches, they can also spread disease.