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  • Asking for help is sign of strength not weakness

    Growing up I was a big fan of Muhammad Ali. He was the world heavyweight boxing champion and unashamedly referred to himself as "The Greatest." I vividly remember a reporter asking Ali, "When did you know that you were 'The Greatest?'" Before Ali could answer, the reporter offered, "Perhaps it was

  • IG warns about ‘largest scam’

    Treasury Inspector General for Taxpayer Administration officials have issued a warning to taxpayers to beware of phone calls from individuals claiming to represent the Internal Revenue Service in an effort to defraud them."This is the largest scam of its kind that we have ever seen," said J. Russell

  • Thrift Savings Plan limits increase for 2015

    The Internal Revenue Service has announced increased limits for 2015 Thrift Savings Plan contributions."The maximum contribution amount for traditional and/or Roth TSP will be $18,000; this is an increase from the elective deferral limits of 2013 and 2014, which was $17,500," said Erica Cathro, an

  • NORAD prepares to track Santa's flight

    The North American Aerospace Defense Command's NORAD Tracks Santa website, http://www.noradsanta.org, launched Dec. 1, featuring a mobile version, a holiday countdown, new games and daily activities and more.The website is available in eight languages: English, French, Spanish, German, Italian,

  • Pentagon holds 4th Annual Pentagon Sitting Volleyball Tournament

    Fifty-two active-duty and veteran athletes from each of the military services and the U.S. Special Operations Command participated in the 4th Annual Pentagon Sitting Volleyball Tournament on Nov. 20 at the Pentagon Athletic Club.The one-day tournament, in conjunction with Warrior Care Month, is

  • AFW2 helps Airmen take steps toward recovery

    One would never know the 12 current and retired Airmen walking into the Joint Base Andrews West Fitness Center on Nov. 18 were wounded, ill or seriously injured.Minutes later, it is evident as the bleachers and floor fill with gym bags, volleyballs and prosthetic limbs, while two dogs sit loyally on

  • FTC cracks down on tech support scams

    "Your computer is damaged ... we'll help you fix it." It's the latest twist on tech support scams: Scammers sell software online that claims to increase your computer's performance.They lure you to their websites with pop-up ads or web searches. Then, they tell you to call a phone number to activate

  • VA implements second phase of Choice Card program

    The Department of Veterans Affairs has announced that it began mailing Choice Cards on Nov. 17 to veterans currently waiting more than 30 days from their preferred date or the date that is medically determined by their physician for an appointment at a VA facility.The Choice Program is a new,

  • Wounded Warrior sports program brings life back to wounded vets

    Approximately 35 wounded warriors gathered at Joint Base Andrews West Fitness Center, Nov. 13-16, to participate in the Air Force Adaptive Sports and Reconditioning Program.The program introduces and sustains participation in adaptive sports and recreational activities for wounded, ill and injured

  • Mission first, people always

    As a part of today's Air Force, Airmen are asked to fill many different roles both on and off duty, fulfilling missions at home and down range - the Iceman Team is no different.Eielson is the United States' northernmost fighter wing. The wing's mission distills down to three words, "prepare, deploy,

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