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  • Command names Air Force Scientist and Engineer Awards

    Three Air Combat Command nominees were among the winners for the 2004 Air Force Scientist and Engineer Awards. The annual Air Force Scientist and Engineer Awards recognize significant accomplishments in science, engineering, research and development, and science and engineering education in support of the Air Force mission. ACC announced June 28

  • Football analogy benefits ACC Civil Engineering

    When looking for better ways to conduct business, many people check out their competitors for ideas. For one directorate at Air Combat Command, however, the answer was found with a different set of competitors football teams.To tackle problems which typically plague construction projects in their final stages, the Civil Engineering Directorate

  • B-1B accident report released

    Misaligned rollers on the crew entry ladder assembly created an abort condition that was the primary cause of a B-1B mishap during a mission qualification and currency training mission Nov. 23, 2004, at Ellsworth AFB, S.D., according to Air Force investigators.The mishap crew comprised of a pilot, copilot, defensive systems officer and offensive

  • A journey to the edge

    Time was passing into the next day and he was destroyed just completely gone. His thoughts lingered on the details.Do I want an open or closed casket? Where should I shoot?He cocked the gun several times as he laid in bed ready to make his last move.Who would care?March 23 was the last time Kevin Hainsel planned to see daylight. This would be the

  • Senior leader assignment announcements released

    Air Combat Command officials announced the following senior officer assignments:Col. Scott A. Bethel, commander, 497th Intelligence Group, Langley AFB, Va., will become, commander, 17th Training Wing, Goodfellow AFB, Texas.Col. John R. Carter Jr., commandant, USAF Weapons School, Nellis AFB, Nev., will become, vice commander, 51st Fighter Wing,

  • MQ-1L Predator accident report released

    Pilot error caused the Nov. 24, 2004 crash of an MQ-1L Predator unmanned aerial vehicle in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility according to an aircraft investigation board report released by Air Force officials today.During a functional check-flight the Predator had a navigation system malfunction, resulting in the pilot deciding to

  • F/A-22 accident report released

    A flight control system problem caused an F/A-22 Raptor to crash on the runway at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Dec. 20, according to an Air Force report released today. The pilot ejected and sustained minor injuries. The $133.3 million aircraft, assigned to Nellis AFBs 422nd Test and Evaluation Squadron, was destroyed on impact. Additional damage

  • Thunderbirds continue to fly five-ship show while returning pilot requalifies

    The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, announced today they will continue to fly a five-ship demonstration at air shows around the country until a newly assigned right wing pilot completes training required for the position. The team, which normally flies a six-ship demonstration, has been without their right wing pilot

  • Command announces senior officer retirements, assignments

    Air Combat Command officials announced the following senior officer retirements and assignments:Col. William C. Redmond, vice commander, 7th Bomb Wing, Dyess AFB, Texas, will retire effective Nov. 1, 2005.Col. Robert S. McCormick, commander, Iceland Defense Force, U.S. European Command, Keflavik, Iceland, will become vice commander, 7th Bomb Wing,

  • Anthrax vaccinations resume under emergency use authorization

    Air Force officials have resumed the Anthrax Vaccine Immunization Program on a voluntary basis for its members under an emergency use authorization (EUA) issued by the Food and Drug Administration.Based upon the implementing message sent to all major commands May 20, base commanders are to resume the vaccination program under the specific EUA
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