European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - March 30, 2007, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Page 4 stars and stripes Friday March 30 2007 air Force to simplify its email addresses by Leo Shane in stars and stripes Washington air Force workers soon will get new email addresses but they wont have to ditch their old ones just yet starting next month the air Force communications Agency will assign Universal addresses to All airmen civilian employees and contract workers the new format will be the user name followed by the Extension instead of including the users base in the address for example an airman at Dover air Force base in Delaware with the current address would be assigned in the new system but for now the new email addresses wont take the place of current ones according to capt Jason Fields email for life project officer instead the new address will simply act As a forwarding de vice passing electronic messages to users existing inboxes were battling the misconception that this new email address is replacing the old system he said this should be completely transparent to our users they can still use their current email Fields said the work is part of efforts to simplify the services email system and gives All airmen a Chance to take their on line address with them regardless of assignment for As Long As there in the ser vice so now if i change bases i dont need to teach grand mom a whole new address to email me at he said i can give the new address to my insurance company and not worry about it changing As i move All of the new emails will follow the first name last name format Fields said users cant request nicknames or Middle names for use in the address for airmen and employees with the same name emails will be Given based on seniority Gen Joe Smith would receive the address while staff sgt Joe Smith would be assigned an such As additional number for contractors the addresses will Fol Low the same format but include a ctr Extension after their name about 3000 airmen already have been Given their new addresses As part of a Pilot program Fields said Over the next two months officials will notify the nearly 800000 other users about their new email option and Hope to update the air Force global address list by Midsummer eventually the new addresses will completely replace the location themed emails but Fields said no time line has been announced for that change email Leo Shane at biker safety 101 Aims to save lives by Jennifer h Svan stars and stripes Misawa air base Japan after a Winter hibernation its open season for motorcycles at Misawa again but before the bases 150 or so Active duty and civilian riders get complacent on the roads or Rev their motors without proper certification base officials Are hauling them in for a mandatory safety briefing saturday its an annual rite of Spring geared to eliminate motorcycle crashes which since 1996 have killed four Misawa airmen our goal is to have no motorcycle mishaps the whole Riding sea son said tech sgt Antonio Exum noncommissioned officer in charge of 35th fighter Wing ground safety its a lofty aim but base officials have reason to be optimistic since motorcycle and Dir Bike accidents sharply declined to three and no deaths at Misawa last year following 12 in 2005 including a fatality according to safety statistics were Happy Exum said attributing the promising trend to an increased motorcycle safety focus within Pacific air forces Speed however continues to be a Factor in Misawa motorcycle crashes Exum said with riders on fast bikes pushing the Enve Lope beyond their experience level seasoned riders also can be challenged by such hazards asja pans smaller traffic lanes and Mountain highways with no guardrails Exum said this year riders wont have to contend with any changes to the already complicated list of Mili tary regulations governing motor Cycle usage in Japan however the Ever unpopular International Orange or Lime Green vests Are still mandatory safety officials on saturday will answer commonly asked questions such As can i just get on my Bike and ride if i have an endorsement on my stateside Drivers License Exum said the answer Acaf requires motorcyclists to also Complete beginner motorcycle safety foundation training and a refresher course every three years before hitting the roads a valid stateside Drivers License and us forces Japan form 4ej also Are required although motorcyclists have been Riding since the season Misawa far East Bazaar set for this weekend Misawa air base Japan the Misawa officer spouses clubs annual Spring far East Bazaar is set for saturday and Sun Day in hangar 949 doors open saturday from 10 am to 5 pm and sunday from 10 am to 4 pm thirty four vendors Are expected according to publicity chair woman Holly Ortega the Money raised is returned to the Misawa Community in the form of donations and scholar ships she said volunteers Are still needed especially on sunday if interested Call Dan 2229523 or 2227770 from staff reports opened March 23 at Misawa Exum cautioned that anyone with out proper certification could see their License yanked if caught after completing training riders get a motorcycle safety foundation card which they must take to the base pass and registration of fice to get a motorcycle stamp on their Usaj License saturdays briefing begins at 10 am in the Richard Bong theater and is expected to last about 50 minutes attendance will be taken anyone unable to attend should get in touch with the safety office to schedule a separate briefing a voluntary ride along Falcon drive and the flight line will Fol Low the briefing email Jennifer h Svan at firs time and bases must take the beginner motorcycle safety foundation course while experienced riders need refresher training every years the courses Are Iree at Misawa sign tip at the 35th fighter Wing safely office or Call Dan 2262706 for More information upcoming classes will be at Misawa on the following dates beginner 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