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  • AF automates active-duty assignment notifications

    The Air Force is automating active-duty assignment notifications for Airmen in the ranks of lieutenant colonel and below beginning Jan. 21. Airmen will receive an e-mail notification about their new assignments and have seven days to acknowledge their assignments through the Virtual Military

  • Hospital volunteers recognized

    The 81st Medical Group Hospital's Volunteer Services recognized its members during the organization's annual awards luncheon held Dec. 10 at the Bay Breeze Event center.Brig. Gen. (Dr.) Kory Cornum, 81st MDG commander, was guest speaker and helped present the awards.The members are credited with

  • Tax office opens Tuesday

    The base tax office in Room 229, Sablich Center, opens Tuesday.Hours are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on training Fridays. Taxpayers are asked to call for an appointment to ensure a preparer is available to assist them, said Richard Ess, tax office manager. Almost

  • $4.3 milion in contracts awarded in final quarter

    The 81st Contracting Squadron reported that in the last quarter of 2010, 31 contract actions totaling $4,350,468.93 were awarded with businesses in the local areas such as Biloxi, Ocean Springs, D'Iberville, Gulfport, Pascagoula and Gautier.In December alone, there were 11 actions valued at

  • Financial stability brings hope for secure future

    Everyone dreams of having a disposable income dripping from the tips of their fingers, and for many people, the reality is debt, budgets and sacrifices.However, with patience, determination and a little help from the airman and family readiness center, there's hope for a financially secure

  • Purple Heart commander performs tough duty with tender heart

    While many people were tearing through wrapping paper, sipping cocoa and basking in the glow of twinkling lights, Joseph "Snake" Balanovich was thousands of miles away from home being Santa for wounded soldiers at Ramstein Air Base, Germany.Mr. Balanovich is the commander of the Biloxi Military