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  • Medical Support Squadron vital to success of mission

    As of 2007, Flagstaff had a population of 59,000 people. The 56th Medical Support Squadron provides service to more than twice the population of Flagstaff. "The 56th MDSS Pharmacy Flight serves nearly 130,000 people during the peak winter season," Lt. Col. Ronald Johnson, 56th MDSS commander, said.

  • Drug reduction program aids mission

    The Air Force has some of the most advanced technology in the world, which includes weapons systems, computers and aircraft. Therefore, the people operating these advance systems must be well trained and motivated, as well as alert and in complete control of all of their faculties. If someone is

  • Eagle Eyes: Helping fight terrorism

    One of the best tools in fighting terrorism isn't a technologically advanced super-computer or robot. People can make a significant impact in detecting terrorist activities. The Eagle Eyes Program, run by the Air Force Office of Special Investigations, is the Air Force version of a "terrorist"

  • Luke welcomes new MOS commander

    Retired Maj. Kevin O'Connor relinquished command of the 56th Maintenance Operations Squadron almost a month ago, and since then, Capt. William Reynolds had been filling in as acting squadron commander. Luke has been waiting for a permanent replacement and after serving a year overseas, Maj. Scott

  • Maintenance Group changes command

    Hangar 913 was packed full with Thunderbolts, family and friends in attendance for the 56th Maintenance Group change-of-command ceremony held Aug. 29. Col. Kurt Neubauer, 56th Fighter Wing commander, served as the reviewing officer during the ceremony, where Col. Algene Fryer relinquished command to

  • GTCs transition on horizon for Airmen

    Major changes are coming to the Defense Department's government travel charge card used by Airmen while traveling on official business. First, the DOD contract with Bank of America will end soon. This means all holders of government travel cards will receive new GTCs from Citibank, the banking

  • Izzy has day to remember

    Often we think of heroic figures as people who do an extraordinary deed that displays bravery such as saving someone from a burning house or a Soldier risking his life so his comrades can live. Yes, these are heroic acts, but there is another type of hero -- the person who has been given what seems

  • IDEA capital program pays more than penny for thoughts

    What would you do with an extra $200? Take your buddies out for lunch? How about an extra $10,000? Would you pay off your car loan or take a romantic getaway with your spouse? One does not have to find a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow to gain a couple of thousand dollars -- the opportunity

  • SVS pulls ahead of 61st AMU

    The joint 56th Services Squadron and 56th Mission Support Squadron team battled the 61st Aircraft Maintenance Unit during an intramural flag football game Aug. 26. The game began with the 61st winning the coin toss for possession of the ball. SVS experienced their opponent's strong defense after

  • Payday loans illegal for military members, families

    The Fiscal 2007 Military Authorization Act made it illegal for creditors to grant payday loans and car title loans to military members due to abuses existing in the industry. In the past, some military members have paid up to 800 percent interest at payday loan establishments. The change also