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SURVIVOR BENEFIT PLAN - PAID IN 360
Not sure if you all got this from DFAS but just in case. It is important
to any and all who elected SBP. - CONTINUE

01/30/2007 SAC IN/544th & Friends Reunion, May 17-19, 2007
The SAC IN/544th & Friends Reunion is scheduled for May 17 – 19, 2007 in Omaha, NE. The key event of the reunion will be a banquet on Sat evening the 19th of May at the Embassy Suites in the Old Market area of downtown Omaha. Other reunion events include a Symposium on Fri, May 18th and a Cuban Missile Crisis presentation on Sat, May 19th. More detailed information regarding the reunion agenda, planning committee, reunion attendees, reunion registration, hotel reservations, banquet, symposium, Cuban Missile Crisis presentation, local Omaha site links and reunion forum can be accessed visiting the SAC IN/544th & Friends Reunion website at: http://sacintelreunion.com/

11/23/2006 National Counterterrorism Center Job Opportunities
I'm a retired USAF Intel Officer now working as a SES/SNIS at the National Counterterrorism Center in Northern Virginia. I run the 24/7 Ops Center.
We have two GS-15 leadership positions currently being advertised on USAJOBS, with several more to follow. Additionally, we will offer a few GS
13-15 openings as part of the National Intel Reserve Program. These jobs will only be open to retired DoD/civilian personnel who worked in the Intel Community. I appreciate your help in getting the word out to anyone who is interested in these outstanding job opportunities.

10/17/2006 Air Force Memorial Dedication Video
Col. O. P. Ditch, Ret. sent us a photo and video from the dedication ceremony of the United States Air Force Memorial on Saturday, October 14, 2006. - CONTINUE

07/05/06 VA Gravesite Maps Online
Col. Gerry Reynolds sent this in: From FWC.com: The Department of Veterans Affairs has added online maps of burial sections in national cemeteries that people can print from home computers or at kiosks in the cemeteries. - CONTINUE

05/25/06 Records of 2.65 Million Veterans Stolen
Please take note of this Washington Post Article. - CONTINUE

04/17/06 2006 RAFIP Soiree
Easter is good news and we have it for you. I was able to negotiate a date, place and price for our meeting - greeting - CONTINUE

03/18/06 Silent Thunder Memorial
Desi Arnaiz acts as MC to dedicate the SILENT THUNDER Memorial right here in good ole Manassas! - CONTINUE

01/18/06 Air Force A-2 Position Announced
At the annual retired GO Update at Bolling today, the Chief said the SECDEF had approved a three star for the A-2 position. - CONTINUE

01/18/06 2007 SAC Intelligence 544th Reunion
We are giving strong consideration to a Command-wide reunion for SAC Intelligence / 544th and friends. - CONTINUE

01/13/06 Imagery intelligence agency chief being forced from post
WASHINGTON // After clashing with Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld, the director of the government's third largest intelligence agency will be leaving his position in June, according to current and former government officials. - CONTINUE

12/30/05 - CELL PHONE USAGE RESTRICTIONS ON DoD INSTALLATIONS
Effective 1 December 2005, on all DoD installations cell phone use is prohibited in moving vehicles, unless used with a hands-free device - CONTINUE

12/02/05 - DFAS Changes
An email from MG Jim Enney to MOAA Membership Services regarding DFAS incorporating VA Concurrent Retirement Disability Payments - CONTINUE

12/01/05 - The 376th Expeditionary (all female) Air Refueling Squadron
The 376th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, flew an ALL FEMALE KC-135 Stratotanker air refueling mission over Afghanistan on Jan. 31, 2005. - CONTINUE

10/28/05 - Moseley: Changes afoot for intelligence, strategic communications fields
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. T. Michael Moseley announced two major organizational changes Thursday that will expand and redefine the service’s intelligence and communications fields - CONTINUE

10/17/05 - ICE Means: In Case of Emergency
This is a great tip to help fire and rescue personnel notify important people in your life in the event of an emergency - CONTINUE

09/06/05 - Katrinia Hits Keesler AFB
Here's what has happened to our own USAF brethren at Keesler AFB, Gulfport MS- CONTINUE

08/02/05 - STRATCOM J2 Divestiture Update - From All Hands 14 July
Attended the J2 All Hands today that was led by Len Brown (Acting J2) to place the most current information forward to the J2 workforce regarding the expected changes --and they are quite significant in scope.
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07/06/05 - F22 Raptor Pilot Report
Pilot Randy Neville recounts what it was like to participate in the F-22 program. CONTINUE

06/16/05 - Thunderbirds' First Female Pilot Announced With New 2006 Pilots
NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. (ACCNS) - The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, "Thunderbirds," have announced their new pilots for the 2006 demonstration season which includes the first female demonstration pilot in the 52 year history of the Thunderbirds.
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01/26/05 - Section 1101 of Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004:

Subtitle I-Other Matters
SEC. 1101. STUDY OF PROMOTION AND PROFESSIONAL MILITARY
EDUCATION SCHOOL SELECTION RATES FOR MILITARY
INTELLIGENCE OFFICERS
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12/21/04 - My HealtheVet
My HealtheVet is a web portal for veterans, their family members and those interested in helping them become more informed about their health status and take a more active role in maintaining and improving their health.
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12/13/04 - Wounded Military Personnel Need Our Help
I am writing this to tell you about a project the Ramstein Cadet Squadron at Ramstein Air Base, Germany is starting. The Landstuhl Regional Medical Center (LRMC) here in Germany got a influx of about 500 wounded troops from Iraq.. CONTINUE

11/30/04 - State Cemetery Opening in Idaho Marks VA Milestone
WASHINGTON (Nov. 24, 2004) - In the midst of the largest expansion of the veterans cemetery system since the Civil War, Idaho has added a landmark event by opening a state veterans cemetery in Boise. CONTINUE

6/25/04 - FY05 Defense Authorization bill passed by Senate includes language for military retirees
The Senate by a voice vote passed Senator Harry Reid-NV amendment to eliminate the 10-year phase-in period for retired military service-connected disabled veterans rated at 100%. These veterans have served 20 years in the military and are now receiving military retired pay and VA compensatioN. CONTINUE

4/21/04 - A House Divided Cannot Stand
This expresses exactly what most of us feel (Republican or Democrat). Zell Miller is a Senator from Georgia and a Democrat. But he speaks the truth and this needed to be said.
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2/16/04 - A Billion
The next time you hear a politician use the words "billion" casually, think about whether you want that politician spending your tax money.
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2/16/04 - VA FUNDING 2004
On a 65-28 vote, the Senate approved the FY2004 Omnibus spending bill (PL 108-199) which the president has signed...
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11/24/03 - He Has Not Faltered or Failed
Since President Bush declared an end to major combat on May 1...
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11/7/03 - Being American
Will Ross reflects on an event that happened at BWI
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04/23/03 - Military Phone Card Donation Program Goes Public
The Department of Defense announced April 23 that any American can now help troops in contingency operations call home. Visit the Navy News Stand for more details.

04/16/03-RAFIP Meeting 16 April 2003
25 Folks attended the get together and I am told we all had a good time.
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3/10/03 - The 497th RTG is having a reunion!
Attendee list
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10/18/02 - RAFIP next soiree is April 16, 2003
Location information about our next luncheon.
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10/18/02 - RAFIP holds meeting at Ft. Meyer
RAFIP folks gathered at Ft. Meyer and, as always, it is truly great to meet and greet friends.
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4/17/02 - RAFIP will hold its next get together Wednesday October 16th
We that we can bring together those who attended the 17 April soiree and many new and old faces.
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RAFIP holds its first luncheon since 1993
RAFIP gathered again at the Fort Myers O'Club to renew friendships and check to see who has gotten old and young, made or lost money, and retired retired. It was great to meet and great over 60 old friends and know that we could still do the job, maybe a bit slower.
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Obituaries:

Col. John Vloet
Col. John R. Neil
Col. John E. Rothrock, Jr.
Bob Base

Tribute to John Diesem
Col. Roy Jonkers
Col. Charlie Hoy
Major General Ratkovich
Col. Gus Planchon

 

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