• Air Force makes strides in combating sexual assault

    Eight-hundred fewer Active-Duty Airmen experienced some form of unwanted sexual contact in fiscal year 2014 than in fiscal 2012, and 500 more Airmen reported the crime over the same period.This data was part of a report provided to the President, Dec. 2, that summarizes the progress the Department

  • Tool to safeguard PII scheduled for AF-wide December rollout

    The Digital Signature Enforcement Tool is scheduled for Air Force-wide integration Dec. 5, providing Microsoft Outlook email users with an interactive, automated virtual assistant to help ensure the security of personally identifiable information."I can't overstate the operational importance of

  • 64 ARS Airmen complete ALS

    Three members of the 64th Air Refueling Squadron completed Airman Leadership School during a graduation ceremony here Nov. 21.Senior Airmen Jessica N. Cervantes, Shaun M. Conners and Loraine V. Ermel, each with the 64th Air Refueling Squadron, along with seven other Airmen and two members of the

  • Winter driving safety

    Getting around during the winter months in New England can be challenging for newcomers and natives alike. Consequently, the 157th Air Refueling Wing Safety Office offers the Pease community some tips for navigating this year's winter travel safely.Driving Tips:- Reduce driving speed as weather

  • Five mistakes to avoid in the next snowstorm

    Emergency room physicians prepare for snow-related injuries from those who may not follow the walking on ice, snow shoveling or frostbite prevention tips.Hospitals see many injuries from snow-blowers, causing an estimated 5,740 emergency room visits nationwide every year, according to the Consumer

  • How to shovel snow and protect the back

    It's winter time in New England. Besides the usual aggravations of clogged, slippery, morning commutes, personnel should also prepare for the big dig out.People with heart problems should check with their doctor before going out to shovel. The American Heart Association says the combination of cold

  • Air Force Aid Society grants, scholarships available

    The Air Force Aid Society is accepting applications for education grants and scholarships. The single online application opens the door to three education programs.General Henry H. Arnold Education Grant - the centerpiece and gateway to all of the AFAS education programs. It offers need-based grants

  • Ceremony recognizes state's veterans

    New Hampshire citizens from every corner of the state came to the New Hampshire Veterans Cemetery Nov. 11 for a ceremony to express gratitude to the state's more than 130,000 veterans.N.H. Governor Maggie Hassan, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Kelly Ayotte, U.S. Rep. Annie Kuster and many other

  • AMC commander presents 157 ARW with the Major General Stanley Newman Award

    The 157th Air Refueling Wing was recognized for its outstanding performance during the 2014 Airlift Tanker Association Air Mobility Command Symposium Nov. 1 in Nashville, Tenn.Air Mobility Commander Gen. Darren W. McDew presented wing members with the Major General Stanley Newman Award, recognizing

  • NHANG optometrist participates in PACANGEL

    A N.H. Air National Guard optometrist recently participated in Operation Pacific Angel-Nepal, a six-day joint exercise that is an annual humanitarian assistance mission. Maj. Robert D. Groves, assigned to the 157th Medical Group, provided direct assistance to Nepal citizens as part of the optometry