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  • Base officials initiate HURCON 4

    In preparation for Tropical Storm Hanna, 4th Fighter Wing officials have initiated a hurricane watch and declared HURCON 4, meaning wind gusts in excess of 50 knots are expected within 72 hours. Though Hanna is now categorized as a tropical storm, it is expected to be upgraded to a hurricane before

  • 317th AG helps evacuate residents, patients in hurricane's path

    As most Dyess Airmen enjoyed a four-day weekend in celebration of Labor Day, much of the 317th Airlift Group was busy preparing to send airplanes and aircrews to the Gulf Coast to help evacuate residents in the path of Hurricane Gustav. Four Dyess C-130s and aircrews eventually were sent early

  • Canadian Forces assists in hurricane evacuation

    Canadian Forces deployed three aircraft in support of Air Forces Northern humanitarian efforts during Hurricane Gustav. A CC-177 Globemaster from Trenton, Ontario, deployed to New Orleans to assist in the evacuation of people from hospitals and rest homes in the path of the major storm. Two CC-130

  • Intelligence Wing supports Gustav efforts

    Even though Hurricane Gustav made landfall hundreds of miles away, Airmen from the 480th Intelligence Wing at Langley, and the 9th Reconnaissance Wing at Beale Air Force Base are playing a critical support role.As one example, Airmen from Beale's 9th RW are able to transition to hurricane response

  • EPLOs move into place to support Gustav

    As Hurricane Gustav nears landfall, Emergency Preparedness Liaison Officers from all over the nation have been brought in to help. EPLOs from as far away as Alaska have moved into place in Louisiana, Texas and Alabama to coordinate military assets to support civil authorities. Lt. Col. Kelly Carmen,

  • EPLOs ready for emergency response role

    Emergency Preparedness Liaison Officers nationwide stand ready to respond to national emergencies and events when requested. U.S. Air Force Reserve EPLOs are stationed in every state to coordinate military assets to support civil authorities in the event of a natural or man-made disaster or a

  • AFNORTH activates JPRC for Gustav

    The 601st Air and Space Operations Center has activated the Joint Personnel Recovery Center in preparation for landfall of Hurricane Gustav. Located at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., the JPRC focuses specifically on large-scale search and rescue operations in the event of a hurricane or natural

  • AFNORTH assisting with Gustav MedEvac

    Air Forces Northern here is coordinating with numerous civilian and government agencies in Texas and Louisiana to assist with the evacuation of critical-care patients in anticipation of Hurricane Gustav's landfall. AFNORTH is providing U.S. Northern Command with visibility on all Air Force assets

  • Moody Airmen prepare to provide Hurricane Gustav rescue support

    As the Labor Day weekend passed, Airmen from the 23rd Wing have been keeping their eye on Hurricane Gustav, and an ear to the phone. "We've been alerted by the United States Northern Command to prepare for operations as part of the national response framework for Hurricane Gustav," said Col. Kenneth

  • ACCE teams bring AF expertise to JTF efforts

    As Hurricane Gustav moves into the Gulf of Mexico, an AFNORTH-based team of experts is deployed to Louisiana to provide Air Force capabilities in support of civilian authorities. AFNORTH deployed an Air Component Coordination Element, ACCE-GUSTAV to Alexandria, La., commanded by Brig. Gen. John Del

  • AFNORTH provides search and rescue for Gustav

    Joint search and rescue forces responded as Hurricane Gustav was bearing down on the U.S. Gulf Coast. After five days of mobilization of forces and equipment, a new search and rescue group has been established to assist in human relief efforts in areas affected by Hurricane Gustav. Col. Steve

  • Barksdale unit responds to request for aid

    Members of Barksdale's 2d Logistics Readiness Squadron helped mobilize the Louisiana Army National Guard's 1083rd Transportation Company Aug. 30 in response to a request for assistance in south Louisiana in anticipation of Hurricane Gustav making landfall in that region. The 2d LRS built equipment

  • Senior leaders meet to discuss, decide way ahead for force

    Senior Air Force leaders gathered for a strategic summit Aug. 27 at Bolling Air Force Base to discuss the way ahead for the Air Force as a part of the August emphasis on strategic planning. "The summit allows us to identify issues that need senior leader review and decide on matters affecting the

  • WADS, FAA, Navy pilots aid airmen "in the blind"

    Roland Manarin pulled his Epic LT turboprop from the runway at Fairbanks International, climbing smoothly into what he hoped would be a memorable southerly sortie around Mount McKinley, and then on to Ketchikan, Alaska. His co-pilot Harlon Hain, an Epic Aircraft instructor pilot, planned to take

  • Airman advocates safer skies for civilian, military pilots

    To make the skies safer for general aviation and U.S. military pilots, Air Force officials sent a safety expert here to the world's largest airshow, the Experimental Aircraft Association's Oshkosh Air Venture airshow, to educate pilots on midair collision avoidance and on the need for flight safety

  • The war at home

    After returning from a deployment, most Airmen, their families and significant others want nothing more than to spend time together. Sometimes, though, the reunions don't go as smoothly as planned. Upon the Airman' s return, they may find that their goals and dreams have changed, making it hard to

  • GAF aircraft maintainer's receive tour of U.S. facilities

    The 49th Maintenance Group conducted a tour for German senior non-commissioned officers and officers of the aircraft maintenance corps as a part of the German Maintenance Exchange Program at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., August 23. Earlier this year, the 49 MXG enlisted aircraft maintenance corp

  • 53d Wing conducts largest air-to-ground WSEP in history

    During Combat Hammer, the 86th Fighter Weapons Squadron completed its largest air-to-ground Weapons System Evaluation Program in history Aug. 21. According to the 86 FWS, 573 Airmen from 11 units across the Air Force supported almost 250 weapons employed at the Utah Test and Training Range at Hill

  • BEAR to BOB validation underway

    More than 20 experts from the Basic Expeditionary Airfield Resources community descended upon Holloman Aug. 19 for the Air Combat Command's validation of Holloman's new unit type code prototypes. During the validation, which began at the 49th Materiel Maintenance Group here recently, members of the

  • Engine shop recovers from dust storms, wins award

    For its ability to keep the base's F-15 fleet mission ready the 366th Component Maintenance Squadron propulsion flight was presented Golden Wrench award by a representative from the Pratt & Whitney aircraft engine company in a ceremony at building 1339 Aug. 15. The propulsion flight earned the

  • COMACC tours Shaw, visits with Airmen

    Gen. John Corley, Air Combat Command commander, visited Shaw to support Airmen and speak at the Air Force Association 11th Annual Dinner, Aug. 20. "The primary objective for why my wife, Alice, and I came down here was to recognize our Airmen and tell them 'thank you,'" General Corley said. "My

  • F-15 ACCIDENT REPORT RELEASED

    Pilot error caused the Feb. 20 crash of two Eglin-based F-15C fighters off the coast of Florida, according to an Air Combat Command accident investigation board report released today. One pilot , 1st Lt. Ali Jivanjee, was killed in the mishap. The other pilot, Capt. Tucker Hamilton, ejected from his

  • Seabees and Prime BEEF build sea huts

    Seabees from Construction Battalion Mobile Unit 202 and engineers from Air Force Civil Engineering Squadron 5's Prime Based Engineer Emergency Force (BEEF), currently embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), are working together to construct two sea huts at the Regional Government Compound as part of

  • Engineers campout to complete Continuing Promise mission

    Seabees from Construction Battalion Maintenance Unit (CBMU) 202 and engineers from the Air Force Civil Engineering Squadron (CES) 5's Prime Base Engineer Emergency Force, both embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), camp out nightly here during renovation and construction projects, Aug. 12-25, as

  • UDMs, IDOs give advice for upcoming ORI

    Dyess is in the throes of practicing, improving, and readying its force as the Operational Readiness Inspection date creeps closer and closer. These Operational Readiness Exercises and Inspections exist in order to ensure the team's readiness for real-world deployments. Gary Stock, the 7th

  • As 101 Critical Days of Summer draws to a close: stay safe

    As the 101 Critical Days of Summer draws to a close, it's time for Airmen to remember that the four-day Labor Day weekend and last-minute vacations make this a prime time for an increased risk for accidents that could be fatal. August has historically been one of the worst months for personal

  • Predator passes 400,000 hours

    The MQ-1 Predator unmanned aircraft system surpassed 400,000 flight hours during a mission in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility Aug. 18. The 15th Reconnaissance Squadron, part of the 432nd Air Expeditionary Wing at Creech Air Force Base, Nev., flew the milestone mission in support of

  • U.S., C.A. countries participate in medical readiness exercise

    More than 120 servicemembers and civilian volunteers from the United States and Central America arrived here Aug. 18 in support of a medical readiness exercise. The deployment to Puerto Castillo is designed to allow the United States and Central American countries participating to prepare for an

  • DreamWorks holds casting call for Holloman Airmen

    Approximately 300 Airmen from Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., home of the F-22A Raptor, were given a chance to participate in an unnamed DreamWorks Pictures feature film as extras during a casting call, August 15. "About 200 people will be hired as extras to portray military members," said Maryellen

  • Future Predator/Reaper Formal Training Unit announced

    Gen. John D.W. Corley, Air Combat Command commander, with concurrence from the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, announced today that Holloman AFB, N.M., is the preferred potential location for an additional Unmanned Aircraft System Formal Training Unit. This is the first step in a series of actions

  • NATO AWACS conducts Strike Eagle dogfights

    A NATO E-3A Sentinel and its crew arrived here Aug 8 to conduct training missions with 4th Fighter Wing aircrews. The Sentinel, which is an Airborne Early Warning and Control System aircraft from Geilenkirchen, Germany, will conduct mock dogfights between the wing's fighter aircraft. Using its

  • Minot successfully completes re-inspection

    Air Combat Command officials today announced the successful re-inspection of the 5th Bomb Wing at Minot Air Force Base, N.D. The re-inspection was prompted by a May 2008 Defense Nuclear Surety Inspection that observed deficiencies in security and logistics movement. Approximately 35 inspectors from

  • Holloman begins search for "Biggest Loser"

    Holloman AFB's first annual Biggest Loser weight loss competition kicked off there at 2 p.m. July 12. The main purpose of the competition is to promote safe weight loss. Loosely based on the television show, the competition is being hosted by the 49th Force Support Squadron and is open to military

  • Airmen cool down with future aircraft shelters

    During many of the "dog days of summer," the thermostat registers 106 degrees Fahrenheit on Shaw's flightline and many Airmen like Senior Airman Baanh Dinh, 55th Fighter Squadron aerospace propulsion technician, work out in the extreme heat with no shade to fulfill their mission -- but relief is on

  • Holloman boxing club rumbles with Army Soldiers

    Four members of Holloman AFB's boxing team recently fought against Army Soldiers from Fort Bliss Army Post, during the Border Rumble boxing match held in El Paso, Texas. In anticipation of the Border Rumble, the fighters trained as a group sparring, shadow boxing and performing strength and

  • ACC command chief visits troops

    The 552nd Air Control Wing welcomed a visit from the command chief of Headquarters Air Combat Command, Chief Master Sgt. Steve Sullens Sunday through Tuesday. According to Chief Sullens, his primary duty is communication. Visiting ACC units around the world better prepares the Chief to provide

  • 1st BCD Soldiers ensure Warrior Tasks and Battlefield Drills proficiency

    It's 7:48 a.m. and already the stifling Arizona heat induces beads of sweat on the forehead of a Soldier wearing an Army Combat Uniform, an additional 50 pounds of protective equipment and a helmet. His eyes are strikingly alert as he anxiously awaits further instructions from the team leader of his

  • Holloman to bring in CrossFit program

    With of the recent quality of life improvements, many things are being done around base to help enhance the Holloman experience for Airman, dependents and all members of the base community. One project that will be a part of this initiative is the CrossFit fitness program, which will be ran and

  • Red Flag Warbirds back in the nest

    Minot's three B-52H Stratofortresses and 140 Warbirds are back in the nest after returning from Red Flag 08-03 Aug. 1 to 2 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., following two weeks of realistic combat training with U.S. allies. According to Lt. Col. Mac Langdon, 23rd Bomb Squadron detachment commander,

  • Raptor drive-through refueling

    Now that the arrival ceremonies are over and the anticipation has subsided with the F-22A Raptor, Holloman Air Force Base Airmen are on an aggressive training schedule to prepare them for combat operations. As part of that training, members of the 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and 49th

  • Quality of life matters to dormitory residents

    As part of a new quality of life initiative for Airmen at Holloman, each dormitory on base recently received $2,000 to use toward quality of life improvements. This dormitory project is among several to come in the next few weeks and, according to 49th Fighter Wing leadership, is intended to help

  • BEAR goes BOB

    Holloman AFB's Basic Expeditionary Airfield Resources (BEAR) Base is currently undergoing changes that will enhance the unit's daily operations. In May 2007, the first prototype was built for a new approach called BEAR Order of Battle (BOB), and BEAR personnel have been preparing ever since. It will

  • Nellis celebrates life of fallen Airmen

    More than 800 Airmen, family members, and friends gathered to celebrate the life of a fallen Nellis Airman at the Nellis Base Chapel and Nellis Base Theatre Aug. 4, 2008. Lt. Col. Thomas "Moses" Bouley, 65th Aggressor Squadron commander, was killed when the U.S. Air Force F-15D Eagle, a two seater

  • UPDATE: Nellis holds memorial service for deceased pilot

    A private memorial service in honor of Lt. Col. Thomas Bouley was held 9 a.m. Aug. 4 at the Nellis Base Chapel. Colonel Bouley, 65th Aggressor Squadron commander, was killed when the U.S. Air Force F-15D Eagle, a two seater he was piloting, crashed on the Nevada Test and Training Range during a Red

  • Nellis Pilot killed in F-15D Crash identified

    The pilot who died in an aircraft accident July 30 was identified as Lt. Col. Thomas Bouley in a press conference with Col. Russell Handy, 57th Wing commander. Colonel Bouley was the 65th Aggressor Squadron commander. Colonel Bouley died when the U.S. Air Force F-15D Eagle, a two seater he was

  • Update: Pilot Declared Deceased Following F-15D Aircraft Accident

    A pilot from Nellis Air Force Base was declared deceased after a U.S. Air Force F-15D Eagle crashed on the Nevada Test and Training Range approximately 50 miles east of Goldfield, Nev., at approximately 11:30 a.m. today. The F-15D, a two-seater, assigned to the 65th Aggressor Squadron at Nellis Air

  • Selection for the USAF Heritage Flight program

    Air Combat Command (ACC) is currently seeking applications for possible openings in the Heritage Flight program. The Heritage Flight consists of vintage USAF World War II, Korean, and Vietnam-era aircraft flying in close formation with the ACC single-ship, modern-day fighter demonstration teams at

  • Maintenance squadron sees double at recent retirement ceremony

    There was something extraordinary about a July 28 ordinary Nomad retirement full of tradition, home football team bashing and opportunity to poke fun at a former coworker. Every career has a personal touch that makes it unique from other Air Force experience and for Master Sgt. Clinton Glass, 33d

  • B-52H reaches retirement

    The first B-52H Stratofortress reaches retirement after more than 45 years of dedicated service to the United States July 24 here on its final flight to Tinker Air Force Base, Okla. "It is a truly sad time when we decommission a plane," said Lt. Col. Bill Stahl, 5th Maintenance Group deputy

  • 391st Fighter Squadron, Aircraft Maintenance Unit set another first

    While preparing for its second deployment to Afghanistan, the 391st Fighter Squadron and Aircraft Maintenance Unit set another historic first by fielding new satellite-based communications systems to improve airborne combat capability. With the new systems, war fighters in the air and on the ground

  • JTF-Bravo troops hike in food to local village

    More than 100 volunteers from Joint Task Force-Bravo volunteered to participate in the monthly chapel hike to deliver more than 1,500 pounds of food to families in the village of Mira Valle, Honduras, July 26. The volunteers delivered $900 worth of groceries from offerings and tithing's at the

  • Air Force JROTC instructors needed

    Air Force Junior ROTC has an immediate employment opportunity as an AFJROTC instructor at Volcano Vista High School, Albuquerque, NM. AFJROTC is seeking retiring or recently retired Air Force active duty and gray-area Guard and Reserve officers and NCOs for this position. Officers must have a

  • Germans attend Airman Leadership School

    Team Holloman lives, works and plays as one team. Facilities are shared between Army Soldiers, German Airmen and members of the tenant units. In addition to its facilities, Holloman also opens the doors of its professional military education to our partners in defense. Two German Air Force members

  • Accident investigation board convened to investigate B-52 crash

    Gen. John D.W. Corley, commander of Air Combat Command, has convened an accident investigation board to investigate the B-52 Stratofortress mishap off the northwest coast of Guam. Brig. Gen. Mark A. Barrett, commander of the 1st Fighter Wing here, has been designated as the board president. The B-52

  • C.O.P.E. retreat

    The chapels from Holloman, Cannon and Kirtland Air Force Bases hosted a Connect Organize Provide Educate C.O.P.E. retreat for military members and their families on July 18-20th in Glorieta, N.M. All three bases offered the retreat to military members who have recently returned from deployment or

  • Airmen ready for Dolly's aftermath

    As Hurricane Dolly continues to pound the Texas-Mexico border with heavy rains and strong winds, Airmen remain on standby to help when needed. The hurricane made landfall July 23 as a Category 2 storm, with 85-mile-an-hour winds. Weather forecasters expect the storm to deposit 15 inches of rain

  • Officials name downed B-52 aircrew members

    Air Force officials have released the names of the Barksdale crew members of the B-52 that crashed July 21 off Guam's northwest coast. Five of the six crew members were stationed here. They are Maj. Christopher M. Cooper, 33, aircraft commander; Maj. Brent D. Williams, 37, navigator; Capt. Michael

  • B-52 crashes off coast of Guam

    A B-52 Stratofortress crashed today at approximately 9:45 a.m. local time off the northwest coast of Guam. Emergency responders are on scene working to locate the six crewmembers on board. No information is available regarding the status of the crew. The B-52 was deployed to Andersen AFB from

  • Beale loses Airman to natural causes in Iraq

    A 9th Reconnaissance Wing Airman passed away at Balad Air Base, Iraq, July 17 from non-combat related natural causes. Tech. Sgt. Jackie Larsen, 9th RW Legal Office superintendent, was on an Air Expeditionary Force rotation serving with the 447th Air Expeditionary Group at Baghdad International

  • Local community recognizes Nomad "hero"

    A Nomad who just joined the Air Force already has the key to the city of Destin. Airman First Class Barry Watters, 33d Maintenance Squadron munitions systems apprentice, was nominated by his squadron leadership and selected by HarborWalk Village to be the recognized military member at the Red, White

  • Ceremony at Holloman honors Vietnam Veterans

    A ceremony was held at Holloman July 16 to hand over a UH-1M "Huey" helicopter to a group of Vietnam veterans who plan to place it in a memorial park at Fort Bayard, near Silver City, New Mexico. More than 75 people, many of them members of Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 358, from Silver City,

  • Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force visits Barksdale Airmen

    Barksdale Airmen were given several opportunities to meet and interact with the Air Force's top enlisted leader during the 15th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force's first visit here Monday and Tuesday. Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Rodney J. McKinley's time at the base included a stop at

  • Peggy's path: Beale Airmen walk for cancer research, help raise $7 million

    By the time you finish reading this article, an American woman will be diagnosed with breast cancer. Current statistics figure that news gets broken to a woman every three minutes. For two Airmen serving on a deployment 6,000 miles away, this statistic became anything but. "My Aunt Peggy passed away

  • Weapons warriors duke it out for load supremecy

    Two A-10Cs sat pointing at the assembled crowd, surrounded by trailers loaded with bombs and missiles. Standing in front of them were six anxious-looking Airmen at parade rest, and a man in blues before a podium. As he began to speak, AC/DC's "Thunderstruck" began to rise from the loudspeakers

  • 60th anniversary of Berlin Airlift commemorated

    On July 10, Holloman commemorated one of the largest humanitarian and aviation events in history; the Berlin Airlift. Mr. Robert Frye, producer and director of the film "The Berlin Airlift", came to the Raptors Nest here and presented his film during a dinner commemoration of the 60th

  • Beale Airmen prepare to roll out welcome mat for 450 of their neighbors

    Like at many other Air Force bases, the Airmen of Beale AFB are constantly working to be good neighbors with the civilian communities outside their front gate. The Beale community may soon have a chance to demonstrate just how far they will go as they make preparations to welcome up to 450 local

  • Airman represents 'Flying Tigers' during D.C. visit

    A Moody Airman recently traveled to Washington D.C., to accompany the 23rd Wing commander and command chief as part of an annual congressional visit program. Staff Sgt. Stephanie Secor, 723rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron HH-60G electrical and environmental journeyman, was recommended by her

  • Learning history for the future

    Most have heard the phrase, "history repeats itself," however, more than 40 Airmen and Soldiers here traveled to Fort Moultrie, S.C., recently for a staff ride to learn and understand the historic battles along with mistakes that were made in order to correct them for future contingencies. The 4th

  • Living the Dream

    The United States of America is known as the home of the brave, land of the free, and people travel from countries around the world to come live out their own American dream. A naturalization ceremony recently held in El Paso, Texas, recognized the newest American citizens to begin that journey.

  • First Eagles fly away

    The first F-15C Eagles took off for their new home in New Orleans, Wednesday as the 33d Fighter Wing begins the transition into the international training center for F-35 Lightening II. "Over the next year, fewer and fewer F-15s will be flying over the skies of Eglin but it won't lessen the 33d

  • Dyess Airman climbs highest peak in North America

    It took 14 days of fighting wind, snow, glaciers and a lack of oxygen, but one Dyess Airman finally reached the highest summit in North America June 13. Capt. Erin VanOosten, 40th Airlift Squadron tactics officer and C-130 pilot, left Dyess May 28 and headed to Alaska to join five other Airmen to